US6510350B1 - Remote data access and system control - Google Patents

Remote data access and system control Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US6510350B1
US6510350B1 US09/545,379 US54537900A US6510350B1 US 6510350 B1 US6510350 B1 US 6510350B1 US 54537900 A US54537900 A US 54537900A US 6510350 B1 US6510350 B1 US 6510350B1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
user
data
remote equipment
field unit
monitoring system
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
US09/545,379
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Henry B. Steen, III
Cecil D. Martin, Jr.
Edward A. Corlew
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US09/545,379 priority Critical patent/US6510350B1/en
Priority to US09/739,592 priority patent/US20010024165A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US6510350B1 publication Critical patent/US6510350B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B23/00—Testing or monitoring of control systems or parts thereof
    • G05B23/02—Electric testing or monitoring
    • G05B23/0205—Electric testing or monitoring by means of a monitoring system capable of detecting and responding to faults
    • G05B23/0208—Electric testing or monitoring by means of a monitoring system capable of detecting and responding to faults characterized by the configuration of the monitoring system
    • G05B23/0216—Human interface functionality, e.g. monitoring system providing help to the user in the selection of tests or in its configuration
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B15/00—Systems controlled by a computer
    • G05B15/02—Systems controlled by a computer electric
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B2223/00—Indexing scheme associated with group G05B23/00
    • G05B2223/06—Remote monitoring

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the remote access of data and system control, and more particularly, to a web-based and satellite interactive system for remote accesses of data.
  • a serious, and persistent problem with the remote downloading of data files or the remote control of process equipment is the ability of unauthorized third parties to gain access to the data or equipment.
  • Encryption techniques have been employed to safe guard data from unauthorized access, however this is not a total solution. Encryption has limited value in those circumstances where there is a large number of authorized parties and the encryption cannot be readily customized for each user.
  • the disclosed system enables a user to monitor and control a remote equipment site from any remote location. Preferable this is accomplished through the use of Internet access to a website at the system provider's server, although other methods can be used.
  • the disclosed monitoring system maintains the operating software on the primary site, that is, on the system provider's server and data is available to customers only through the provider's software. All data access is through the use of modules, or servlets, preventing the provider's operating software from being directly accessed, thereby eliminating modification or alteration by any user, authorized or unauthorized.
  • any reference to satellite communication technology shall be deemed to include satellite, cellular, R.F, terrestrial or non-terrestrial communication networks.
  • the system uses a central server containing provider software database which has storage and communication capabilities to store, sort and display data and is accessible by a user from a remote location.
  • the information is accessed over the Internet, through use of a computer, enabling the user to interact with the providers web site.
  • the software uses at least one servlet as an interface between the users and the provider software, to prevent direct user access to the software.
  • the software also monitors the user's transmission time and type in order to charge the user.
  • the system communicates with remote units that are proximate the remote equipment and have communication capabilities to enable the remote units to have two way communication with the provider software.
  • the remote units have monitoring devices, such as sensors, that communicate with the remote equipment, receiving status data from the equipment.
  • Each remote unit has the capability to receive data from multiple pieces of equipment for forwarding to the provider software.
  • the remote unit transmits the data from the monitoring devices to the provider software for storage and user access through the servlet(s).
  • Each of the remote units is programmed with definable maximums and minimums for data received from said monitoring means. These maximums and minimums are initially defined, and can be redefined subsequently, by the user. If the values for a piece of equipment fall out of these ranges, the system provider is notified by the remote unit. The system provider can then notify the user through the use of a pager, cell phone, or other notification means.
  • the system preferably pro,ides several levels of access, through the use of access codes, to prevent unauthorized users from accessing information.
  • these are read; read/write and administrative level, with each of level respectively increasing access to the data.
  • the system is accessed through a web site having multiple display pages that display the data transmitted from the remote units.
  • the display pages are accessed and displayed through use of the servlet(s).
  • the displayed format and data are defined by the user and can include a summary page listing the status data for all remote units; a detailed data page listing predetermined detailed data for one remote unit; and an error data page listing predetermined error data for one remote unit.
  • the user configures the system through use of a data configuration page that enables a user to define the parameters for each monitoring device and a data setup page that enables a user to customize data and select from predefine parameters for each monitoring device
  • the data can be transferred either by the remote unit automatically contacting the provider software, based upon a user define schedule, or the provider software can contact each of the remote units for each user.
  • the provider software can contact the remote unit on a predetermined schedule and/or upon user request.
  • the system provides the user with the ability to redefined the schedule.
  • the updates are automatically received from the remote units to minimize satellite time.
  • FIG. 1 is a flow chart of the system information accessing process
  • FIG. 2 is a flow chart of the system hardware and data flow using LEO satellite
  • FIG. 3 is a flow chart of the system hardware and data flow; using generic satellite and various terrestrial network systems.
  • FIG. 4 is an example of an initial web page screen
  • FIG. 5 is an example of a login screen
  • FIG. 6 is an example of a CyberSTAT summary screen
  • FIG. 7 is an example of a portion of a virtual instrument panel
  • FIG. 8 is another example of a virtual instrument panel
  • FIG. 9 is an example screen of the error reporting control panel
  • FIG. 10 is one example of the a graph produced in response to the Stats Graph of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 11 is an alternate graph produced in response to the Stats Graph of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 12 is an example of a unit configuration screen
  • FIG. 13 is a example of an account setup screen.
  • the disclosed system enables a user to monitor and control a remote equipment site from any remote location. Preferably this is accomplished through the use of Internet access to a website at the system provider's server, although other methods can be used.
  • the disclosed monitoring system maintains the operating software on the system provider's server and data is available to customers only through the provider's software. All data access is through the use of modules, or servlets, preventing the provider's operating software from being directly accessed, thereby eliminating modification or alteration by any user, authorized or unauthorized.
  • any reference to satellite communication technology shall be deemed to include satellite, cellular, R.F, terrestrial or non-terrestrial communication networks.
  • servlet or module herein is not indicative of any specific operating program or programming language. Although many servlets are written in Java, any language that interacts with the server database platform can be used. The novelty of the system lies in the removal of the operating software from the user and placing all operation in the provider's system. The servlets merely provide independent action modules that serve to interface between the user and the provider's database, providing additional security and ease of use.
  • the servlets used in the disclosed system are written to be very generic, thereby meeting most of the customer's needs. Illustrations of several servlets and how they can be used to either gather data or launch systems are as follows:
  • ProcessMAIL processes incoming messages from the field unit and updates database.
  • SendPage sends a alarm or error page to a user's pager network based upon status in database.
  • CyberSTAT provides summary information about the user's field units
  • CyberGRAPH displays graph of histogram data associated sensor values or statistical information
  • CyberVIP displays values of sensor inputs and all parameters associated with a particular field unit
  • CyberSEND sends request to update a field parameter or request for up-to-date sensor data, etc.
  • CyberLOG sends receive and send log files to the user's email address
  • RESET sends a special software reset to the field unit
  • STATUS sends a request for system status to the field unit
  • ErrorStatus processes data relating to error reporting control panel configuration
  • servlets are for example only and other servlets to meet other criteria will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
  • the user accesses the provider's web site through any web browser, as for example Netscape® and Internet Explorer®. Since the web site houses the servlets that function as the software for the system, the user's computer does not require software installation. In many applications, the servlets function as the software that provides the user interface to the database. In other cases, the software can be written in any appropriate language, for example C++, PERL or UNIX script, all of which can access the database if necessary. In addition to providing easy updating, the maintaining the operating software on the system provider's server increases security since all direct access with the actual database is internal. The servlets serve as a buffer between the database and the user.
  • the provider's system also enables application to application (machine to machine) database connectivity in several forms such as, but not limited to: ODBC, Streams and XML. This feature increases overall functionality and marketability.
  • the field unit data is processed by the system provider's software, which in turn, can update the user's database. This system not only prevents inadvertent altering of the data by users, but provides an added measure of security from Internet associated break in.
  • Software on the provider's system enables the user to enter valid requests to change field unit parameters and/or configuration changes. These requests are processed accordingly and stored in the provider's database. Upgrades or modifications to the software are invisible to the user, since all changes to the operating software and servlets are made at the primary site.
  • the server database software preferably includes the following functions:
  • procedures can be instituted that allow any changes made to the field unit's parameters locally, in the field, to be automatically uploaded to the server when the Internet becomes available to the field technician's computer. Remote users do not have to install any software on their computer except for a standard web browser.
  • the flow of information from the user, through the Cybersensor system to the field and back to the user is illustrated.
  • the solid boxes drawn in FIG. 1 contain finite and quantifiable hardware located at a particular location.
  • the solid ellipses, for description purposes, are to be considered network “clouds”.
  • the box depicting the Cybersensor Field Unit (CFU) 122 can consist of a satellite subscriber communicator and/or application processor and associated Cybersensor power/interface modules and sensors.
  • the power/interface modules and sensors can be either located at a fixed site or mounted to a mobile vehicle.
  • the power/interface module can consist of a solid-state relay and contactor used to start and stop a large motor.
  • the ellipse depicting the communications network 120 includes hardware and software owned and operated by the communication network only. From the perspective of the disclosed system, it is only relevant for the input and output capabilities and will vary dependent upon the current applicable technology.
  • the CFU 122 has the ability to receive from the Cybersensor server 100 as well as transmit. The critical feature is that the CFU 122 has programming capabilities that enable the CFU 122 to send data to the Cybersensor server 100 based upon a predetermined schedule.
  • This schedule is defined, and can be redefined at any time, by the user and can be based upon a specific time, or times, of day or every preset number of hours.
  • the configuration screen 212 of FIG. 12 enables the user to redefine the parameters stored in the CFU 122 from the user's computer. This enables the user to customize the delivery of data based upon their specific needs and type of application. Alternatively, the transmission schedule can be altered on site. The method of transferring data saves on the cost of satellite time; thus allowing the monthly provider's fees to be minimized.
  • the User has access to a personal computing device 102 and a pager 104 .
  • the personal computing device 102 is shown to connect to the Internet via a local Internet service provider.
  • the Internet provider can be accessed via conventional phone lines or any available means currently in use, including wireless technology.
  • the data can be accessed through use of a palm pilot, telephone, or other communication device, having web connection capabilities.
  • a palm pilot can contain a script that enables either viewing in the same manner as with a computer or, alternatively, only displaying values programmed into the script. In this way, a user can rapidly access only critical values, completing a full review of the remote units from a computer. Updates can be obtained by phone by dialing an access number and user codes. Once the user is verified, the provider software can “read” the values over the phone.
  • a menu can be used to select the type of equipment, remote unit location, etc.
  • the CyberLOGIN module 110 establishes a secure connection, using any current methods, such as Secure Socket Layer, SSL or Virtual Private Network, VPN, to the user's web browser and requires that the user authenticate via username, password and customer ID.
  • CyberLOGIN 110 authenticates the user by comparing login information to the information stored within the Cybersensor database 112 . If the user is authenticated then the CyberLOGIN 110 servlet launches the CyberSTAT module 114 (FIG. 6 ). Failed attempts are processed and logged to the system log and the system administrator is alerted when the unsuccessful login attempts exceed a preset number. If automatic rejection is employed by the system administrator, after a preset number of failed attempt, the user will not be able to login even if the proper username, password and customer id is entered. The CyberSTAT module 114 accesses the Cybersensor database 112 and provides the user with a complete list of Cybersensor field units (CFUs).
  • CFUs Cybersensor field units
  • the summary information presented from the CyberSTAT module 114 reports error and/or statistical information related to each of the “User's” CFUs as listed in the unit column 62 . This information is displayed in any number of formats, depending upon the user's requirements.
  • the CyberSTAT module illustrated in FIG. 6 is a spreadsheet format, however any manner of graphical layout can be used, as well as 3D, virtual reality, holographic, pictorial or any other currently appropriate method that meets the requirements determined by the user.
  • the CyberVIP servlet 118 can be configured to show or hide parameters and information relating to the CFU or connected Field Equipment.
  • the administrative control panel allows irrelevant information to be filtered and hence “hidden” from the Read/Write and Read-Only Accounts.
  • the administrative control panel is used to configure all parameters associated with the user account, for example it can be used to select the type of communication network to be used.
  • the order of network type and retry count can be set to accommodate the user. Normally, the user will access this information using the read-only or read-write account, as described further herein.
  • the CyberVIP module 118 processes, formats and submits the information request to the appropriate communications network. This request can either be sent directly to the communication network 120 or passed to the Cybersensor Message Management Processor (CMMP) as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • CMMP Cybersensor Message Management Processor
  • the Cybersensor Message Management Processor (CMMP) can interactively manage messages sent to any communication Gateway. The most functionality is realized when the CMMP is connected to a manageable Gateway with an interactively managed message stack.
  • the preferred machine-to-machine protocol used to communicate with the communication network Gateway is XML.
  • inbound messages from the communication network 120 are processed by the inbound message processor 116 .
  • both the inbound and the outbound messages are handled by the CMMP.
  • the processor must have the ability to unwrap and decode all message formats from any CFU 122 via any communications network 120 and update the database 112 appropriately.
  • the inbound message processor 116 can be configured to send and receive status, error or other kinds of messages to and from the user's pager 104 .
  • the format and amount of information of the inbound and outbound messages can vary depending upon which network is being used.
  • the field equipment 124 can have various hardware configurations that feed into the CFU 122 ; however, the messaging protocol must be specifically selected to insure compatible with the server's 112 protocol. These standard protocols are used by the field units and the central server to insure that all messages are encoded/decoded properly.
  • the type of protocol or information format does not limit the type of sensors, input/outputs or other information transmitted.
  • the provider's server 100 can be configured to communicate with any remotely located equipment, including, but not limited to, other computers or a network of computers.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate two alternative internal methods of handling the data transfer.
  • the Orbcomm N.C.C. Isocor Server 510 is used as a direct gateway for the Cybersensor server 500 .
  • the data received from the Orbcomm server 510 is relayed to the Cybersensor IMAP server 502 and then to the CRON timed maintenance 504 .
  • the CRON 504 is a script application that runs on a timed basis, managing all incoming messages. Depending upon the program scheduling, the remote unit will periodically transmit data to the server 550 .
  • the CRON 504 takes the incoming messages and updates the database 506 .
  • the CRON 504 further sends messages to the user's pager service, or other notification device, to notify the user of a critical error.
  • the Internet server 508 handles the outgoing messages, as received from the user. Thus if a user requests an update, the request is transmitted from the Internet server 508 to the Orbcomm server 510 to the remote unit. The returning data is sent from the remote unit to the IMAP server 502 to the CRON 504 where it is placed into the database 506 . The updated data is then accessible from the database 506 by the Internet server 508 upon submission of a request by the user.
  • any IP Gateway 552 is used to connect the Cybersensor server 550 to various available networks 554 .
  • the CRON 504 of FIG. 2 is replaced by the Message Management Process 556 to handle the incoming data from the remote units.
  • the outgoing requests made by the user are also sent to the message management process 556 , providing additional tracking advantages.
  • This system further provides the advantage that any gateway can be used, rather than an Orbcomm specific.
  • the message management processor runs continuously and is therefore able to handle messaging tasks immediately. This enables the provider software to group and time transmissions in order to optimize satellite time.
  • the system uses several modules to provide processing and storage of data as well as efficient access to the connected remote sites. It should be noted that the modules disclosed herein are example core modules and additional modules can be used for both internal data handling and user storage and retrieval.
  • Module 1 is the first point of entry to the system, as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
  • This module is responsible for establishing a secure (encrypted/decrypted) link to the user's web browser and authenticating the user.
  • an entry web site 108 an example of which is illustrated in FIG. 4, can be established so that it enables the user to access various other information from the provider, as well as take the user to the login screen 110 .
  • username 50 and password 52 security entries are common, the disclosed system preferably also requires a Customer ID 54 entry in the login screen 110 .
  • the three entries are preferred due to the separate levels of entry allotted within each company. Alternate methods of identifying the person entering the system, such as computerized ID chips, fingerprint recognition, etc. can also be used, dependent upon the current technology and systems available to the end user.
  • the access level is related to the username and password in the master system database. If there is a cost associated with using the communication link network, customers must be charged for their use of the system.
  • the system provider provides user access tokens in order for the customer and provider to monitor and record the numbers of data transfers to and from the remote field units. Each time a customer requests an update from the remote field unit using the virtual instrument panel, as illustrated in FIG. 6, they use an access token and when the new data arrives from the remote field unit, the system automatically deducts another token.
  • a request to update a field or data parameter is accomplished clicking on the “UPDATE” button in CyberVIP or any other software module that allows the parameters to be updated.
  • the “cost” can also be determined by the size or type of transaction message, time of request, frequencies of requests within a time period, etc. For example, a field unit report without a request from the user is a different charge than when the report is requested by the user, thereby creating a two-way transmission.
  • the access tokens are tracked by the module and are displayed by a data access counter 80 of FIG. 7 . In the disclosed illustrations the access counter 80 is displayed on the CyberVIP screen 118 , however the current status of the tokens can be displayed on any page applicable, depending upon end use and/or user preference.
  • the usage data is stored within the customer's database.
  • specific access data can be stored for administrative reports, making available such items as the number of time a specific person requested information, the expense of automatic updates vs. manual updates, etc.
  • Customers can be limited to the number of access tokens to prevent them from running up a communication link bill.
  • the token count displayed on the access counter 80 can be the number of tokens used to enable the customer to trace the number of accesses. The following is an example of access privileges as well as how the access tokens are allotted to a customer, based upon data access level.
  • the administrative user “sees” all of the features of the Read/Write and Read-Only users with the addition of the administrative control panel (ACP) 212 as illustrated in FIG. 12 .
  • the ACP 212 allows the administrator to manipulate many of the system configuration parameters, change scheduled report times, rename and add remote units, define what constitutes an error message, etc.
  • the administrative user has access to the ACP from CyberLOGIN, CyberVIP and CyberSTAT.
  • Administrative Access provides read/write privileges, giving them the ability to customize the parameters displayed on the virtual instrument panel. This level can be assigned, for example, 100 access tokens with the ability to purchase additional tokens automatically or manually.
  • Read/Write Access provides the ability to read current parameter values and change the parameter values. This differs from the Administrative level in that although parameter values can be adjusted, they are only adjustable within the customized parameters set in the Administrative Access. Further, the read/write access level cannot determine the parameters to be monitored. This level can be assigned, for example, 100 access tokens with or without the ability to purchase additional tokens.
  • Read-Only Access limits the accessibility to only reading the current values of the parameters.
  • the read-only access is assigned 95 access tokens with or without the option of additional purchase.
  • the entry of the Username 50 causes module 1 to contact the database 112 to verify the existence of that name.
  • the password 52 is similarly verified with the database. If more than one occurrence of the username and password exists in the master system database then the comparison of the Customer ID 54 is compared. If there is only one occurrence of the username and password in the database the Customer id 54 can be automatically obtained from the master system database or the system can be configured to force the user to enter a valid Customer ID.
  • CyberSTAT is launched to allow the user to view the last reported status and statistics from database for all accounts, or field units, associated with the Customer ID.
  • Module 2 illustrated in FIG. 6, is a module program, known as CyberSTAT, which provides hotlink access to all of the user's remote field units, enabling CyberSTAT to be used as a very effective resource management tool. It accesses the database automatically and provides the user with error and statistical information on a line per unit basis. At a glance, the user can instantly identify a field unit that needs attention and navigate to it via a hotlink or know that all systems are working as programmed. Preferably the fields are color coded to allow for immediate recognition.
  • CyberSTAT The user, with administrative level access, through the configuration editor, can add other features to CyberSTAT. For example from CyberSTAT, a person in the oil and gas industry can configure CyberSTAT to report the amount of oil or gas production from each well site. CyberSTAT also provides a “hot-link” access to the CyberVIP page that would then contain more detailed information related to each well site.
  • the CyberSTAT module 2 displays the unit name 62 , a new report status 64 , a last updated status 66 , an error status 68 and a statistical graph 70 for each of the accounts, or field units, associated with the user's account. These are only example displays and other fields, specific to the industry, can be displayed.
  • the module 2 illustrated in this Figure presents the information in a spreadsheet type format, although other formats can be used. The configuration editor can be used to select the presentation format or style. If the spreadsheet presentation style is used, the user can scroll up and down to access the entire list of field units. CyberSTAT automatically reads the latest information from the customer's master database and presents the information to the user.
  • the time periods between system's updating can vary dependent upon the customer's accessing patterns and can be changed by the customer to accommodate a change in access patterns. For example, customers with constant on-line access can have the module 2 page constantly displayed on a dedicated screen. In these situations, the module 2 would search for updated material periodically, as programmed by the user. For customers who go on and off line, module 2 would present the new data upon verification of the customer ID numbers after the user logs into the system. These are only two examples of the versatility options that can be included in the program.
  • the information will be color coded to indicate, at a glance, to the user that a field unit is in a particular state or if a sensor has exceeded a preset limit.
  • a red “error” box 60 A can be displayed if the field unit has reported an error condition.
  • a green “clear” box 60 B is displayed in the error status column.
  • An error condition can be acknowledged by the user from CyberVIP by entering into the error status screen of FIG. 9 . Therefore, the next time CyberSTAT is launched the “error” message will be displayed as an “acknowledged” box 60 C.
  • the change from “error” to “acknowledged” would be automatically changed when the database receives, processes the message and returns the acknowledged message.
  • the acknowledge feature indicates to the users that someone has acknowledged the error.
  • the user can click on any of the boxes related to the field unit and Module 3 (CyberVIP), illustrated in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9 , is launched.
  • the user configuration module enables the user to change the text associated with the error condition. This allows other users of the system to better understand the error condition.
  • the user can view detailed error information that relates to the particular remote field unit.
  • a field unit can be configured to monitor/control several individual instruments or devices.
  • a user with read/write privileges can selectively enable/disable pages associated with alarm events/conditions from each individual device attached. For example, if a device A is known to be malfunctioning, the pager reporting can be disabled on device A only leaving the other devices able to report alarm conditions.
  • the last received report column 66 of Module 2 displays the last time that the remote field unit sent data to the service provider's server.
  • the status column 64 informs the user whether or not there are new reports since the last date and time indicated in the last received report column 66 .
  • the “New Reports” indication tells the user which unit has sent new reports that have not yet been viewed by a user. From this screen, the user can click on the name of the specific unit to be viewed, or enter through other means, module 3 , the CyberVIP 118 , for more detailed information.
  • the information provided in the summary screen of FIG. 6 serves as an example and other pertinent summary information can be included.
  • the stats graphs column 70 provides the user with the ability to view and print graphical representation of the application functionality over a preprogrammed period of time. Two examples of graphs are illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, although other types of graphs, maps, etc. can also be incorporated, depending upon user preference.
  • the link provided in Module 2 will take the user to Module 3 , illustrated in FIGS. 7-9, for the corresponding field unit.
  • the CyberVIP screen 118 is field unit specific and displays complete and detailed information related to a particular unit. This screen displays all relevant information related to a field unit, including sensor values, such as but not limited to pressure, temperature, flow rate, liquid level, etc. Each of the parameters for the particular unit can be updated from this screen. An update can consist of an immediate request for up-to-date data or status information; or it can be a request to change or view the value of a field parameter.
  • the system can further display geographical images or maps and position information sent from the field unit's Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or calculated from Doppler positioning techniques.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the central field units 122 are fully programmable and can be configured to suit a variety of autonomous and semi-autonomous controller applications applicable to the specific field equipment 124 .
  • Each CFU can control and monitor multiple devices or equipment, such as, but not limited to, pumps, valves, etc.
  • the CFU's can be configured to operate in several network configurations, i.e. to communicate directly to the satellite or terrestrial network, or communicate in a local area network (LAN) configuration with one of the CFU's acting as the wide-area-network (WAN) gateway.
  • LAN local area network
  • WAN wide-area-network
  • each unit has the ability to monitor sensors and control local equipment.
  • all field units 122 have the capability to automatically generate a report by exception (RBE).
  • the RBE is generated from several kinds of conditions. For example, if a threshold, a minimum and maximum limit for a particular piece of field equipment 124 , has been established in the field unit 122 for a particular input, and the limits on this input are exceeded, an RBE will be sent to the Cybersensor database. If configured for paging, the server can send a text page to the user describing the fault condition. If the paging service, or other method of notification, is bi-directional, the acknowledgment of the error condition can be sent to the CFU. The server will post the status of the error to the database and can be viewed from module 2 and/or module 3 .
  • Module 3 or CyberVIP, as illustrated in FIGS. 7-9, generates the detailed report data.
  • Module 3 is a separate module, or servlet, program that is executed on the web server, interacting with the database and sharing information with Module 2 , CyberSTAT.
  • CyberVIP acts as a virtual instrument panel for each field unit, displaying a list of all programmable field unit parameters, analog inputs, digital inputs, digital outputs, detailed error reports, status information and various field unit specific data such as oil production or pump activations.
  • CyberVIP can be also be used to easily send or update information contained in field unit. To update information in the field unit, the user can type a new value in the box titled “New Value” and press “Update”.
  • the new value is then sent to the field unit and confirmation of the change is returned to the server.
  • the server will display the current “Value” which should reflect the submitted “New Value” that was sent to and received from the field unit 122 .
  • a “New Value” can be resent to the field unit.
  • the minimum temperature parameter can be set to a safe level (“New Value”).
  • the provider's system preferable includes a set of commands that can be sent from the server to the CFU to shut-down a piece of equipment for a predetermined period or permanently if desired. This provides a safety feature, as well as economic advantage to the user.
  • Unit conversions for each value are preferably automatically calculated by the server prior to the data being displayed by CyberSTAT module 2 or CyberVIP module 3 .
  • the units are displayed in PSI.
  • the conversions are based on the multiplication factor and offset values that are stored in the preprogrammed plug-n-play sensor list on the database.
  • the type of unit i.e. PSI, hours, etc., is automatically determined by the type of application entered from the pull down list 222 in FIG. 13 .
  • An override is provided in the event the user wishes to change the unit.
  • the conversion factors can be loaded into the database via an automatic sensor identification process, manual section of the sensor from an approved list of sensors, or manually loaded into the database.
  • This capability adds value, above and beyond any existing technology, by allowing all user's to benefit from the expansion of central server's plug-n-play sensor list. For example, if a new sensor is added to the plug-n-play list, the user can simply plug the sensor into the remote field unit and remotely select the corresponding sensor from the plug-n-play sensor list in the user configuration module. A graphical representation of the field unit's inputs/outputs can be displayed during the sensor selection process. This can assist the user in relating the physical connector position with the kind of sensor that is connected to it. If an intelligent sensor is used the system will automatically report the kind of sensor that is installed with no input/setup is required from the user other than plugging in the sensor itself.
  • the read/write access level is, within this module 3 , able to request updates on any parameter or change parameter values. If the user has read-only access, they can only request updates and view information.
  • a user with administrative level access can also launch the configuration editor 212 of FIG. 12 .
  • the configuration editor 212 allows the user to completely customize CyberSTAT and CyberVIP by enabling the selection of sensor types, custom labeling and titles and formatting the way the data is presented as shown in the Figures and charts illustrated herein.
  • the administrator can either run the configuration wizard from a local client software package such as Microsoft Access or it can be executed in the form of a servlet requiring no software other than the web browser on the user's computer.
  • the administrative user can select from a multitude of capabilities, selecting or deselecting various parameters needed for telemetry and/or control of the field unit.
  • Many generic features can be combined to accomplish a variety of configurations. If the generic features are not sufficient, the field unit can be custom programmed and the web configuration tailored to fit most any application. For example, if the administrative user only wanted users to view the analog inputs on a field unit, all other available parameters could be hidden from view in the configuration editor. This is done to make the system as simple to use as possible. Once configured, the Administrative, Read/Write and Read-Only users will be able to view the same information.
  • the administrative user can also configure the units, such as PSI, that are to be displayed for each parameter by choosing a sensor from the approved plug-n-play sensor list and selecting the proper units to be displayed. Once a sensor is chosen, the appropriate unit conversions are automatically calculated and displayed as configured by the user via CyberVIP.
  • units such as PSI
  • a time/date stamp is associated with each parameter to notify the user when the last time a specific parameter was updated.
  • the parameter time/date stamp 78 can be different than the last updated field 66 of module 2 , since the last updated field 66 reflects the time/date of any update rather than any specific parameter update. Due to the costs associated with the satellite time, it is preferable that each parameter be updated individually either upon request or on a preprogrammed time basis.
  • the automatic report interval for a parameter can be programmed from CyberVIP.
  • the remote field unit will generate an automatic report at a given maximum time interval or at a given time of day. This report interval can be locked or unlocked by the Administrative user from the configuration editor. The variable report interval helps to eliminate unnecessary network traffic or over reporting or under reporting.
  • the link between the web site and the remote equipment is most advantageously through a satellite link.
  • a centralized remote computer is connected via wireless technology to the satellite system provider's server.
  • the satellite network server is connected to a central database/web server that distributes information via the Internet to the end user or end-user's local server. It should be noted that once a transaction or update has been requested by the user, the server takes over the responsibility of making sure that transaction takes place. Once submitted, the user has the option to go offline or stay online as desired. If the system is unable to verify communication with the satellite, the operating software is programmed to repeat the communication process until the transmission is acknowledged.
  • the system will commence sending at the designated time. At that time, if a transmission is not completed, the system will continue to send until the transmission is acknowledged.
  • the remote system can be programmed to cycle power. In this configuration, the remote system can be programmed to power-up the communication receiver at a predetermined time of day. In this mode, the server can be programmed to attempt communication with the remote system during the time of day that it's receiver is activated.
  • the satellite transmits each request from the web site to each corresponding remote site or centralized remote computer.
  • the remote site computer serves to process the requests and to control or operate the remote site.
  • the remote units may be connected to one another in a local area network configuration; however, in situations where this is not possible the satellite will communicate with each individual or groups of remote computers.
  • the remote site computer accepts the satellite-transmitted request and processes the request.
  • the request can be to update all or selected parameters, in a standard preprogrammed report format, as for example, all or part of the data contained in the CyberVIP Module 3 of FIG. 7 .
  • the request can also, for example, instruct the computer to commence or terminate a process cycle, turn on or off equipment, or request position, sensor values or general status information.
  • Position reports resulting from a position request can be derived from internal GPS or Doppler position technology or external GPS or other position detection methods.
  • the remote computer complies with the request and transmits the updated data or response to other request(s). Economic efficiency can be achieved on the remote units by using an integrated application processor that resides on the same printed circuit board as the communication processor.
  • the receiver/transmitter, or transceiver can be a radio frequency transmitter of the type sold by Stellar Satellite Communications, Ltd, of Virginia.
  • the radio frequency satellite radio has the advantage over microwave transmitters of being omni-directional and thus not requiring a parabolic dish.
  • the communication between the CFU and satellite can include any number of instructions programmed into the remote computer, for example the user can define that the data be transmitted after a specified time delay or during a specified time period.
  • This functional capability serves to optimize the utilization of the satellite and can reduce power needed by the remote field unit by spreading activities over an extended time period or deferring transmission to periods of low demand for satellite time.
  • the operating software is written to produce a generic virtual instrument panel.
  • generic it is meant that the virtual instrument panel is not application specific but rather can be adapted for use by any system.
  • an environmental monitoring company using the disclosed system would incorporate different parameters into their virtual instrument panel than an oil producing company.
  • the data, labels and titles would be different but the program of the virtual instrument panel can be the same.
  • This kind of versatile programming of the virtual instrument panel enables the applications to be unlimited and development time to be minimal.
  • the administrative user can either manually set-up the virtual instrument panel or select from a variety of default industry specific virtual instrument panel templates. Even though the servlets are not user programmable, they are completely configurable. The way that the servlets present information to the user is customizable via the configuration editor.
  • the remote access system provides the user interface that will enable the appropriate sensors at the remote location to be monitored to accomplish this task.
  • the customer Once the equipment is installed in the field, the customer will have access to such information, as for example, the level of fluid in a fuel tank, through the virtual instrument panel module 3 .
  • the titles displayed will reflect the actual name of the tank or contents and the level units can be displayed in feet or meters, etc.
  • the disclosed system can accommodate various sizes of businesses by dividing the system into levels or packages. For example, if the customer purchased a first type package, they would receive customization privileges and 100 access tokens/month, paying a monthly fee to maintain continuous access to the remote field unit's data. Another type of package would be one that provide unlimited access and customization privileges. A low-end package might provide only daily access and no customization privileges.
  • the customer logs on to a remote access system web site.
  • PRODUCTS discussed remote access system products and technology
  • CONTACT US information about contacting Remote access system by phone, mail, or e-mail
  • a customer selects DATA ACCESS.
  • a customer purchases the remote access system technology (virtual instrument panel).
  • the remote computer equipment and software is installed in the field. For example, if the system is to monitor and report power outage, the only installation necessary is to plug the unit in and mount the antenna. Through the Internet, they now have access to data from their remote site.
  • CyberSTAT screen is displayed showing customer site, status, last update and error status.
  • CyberVIP presents the virtual instrument panel of the field unit.
  • the user is able to view the report displaying the parameters, current units and the last update date/time log.
  • a customer purchases and installs the service provider's hardware and executes an agreement to pay the service provider a monthly fee for system access.
  • An existing corporate computer system which is assumed to be already connected to the Internet via a local internet service provider, is used as the user's interface to the system. Through the Internet, with proper username, password and customer id, they are now in communication with their remote site.
  • the customer logs on to the remote access system web site.
  • a screen is displayed showing customer site, status, last update and error status.
  • the virtual instrument panel is displayed.
  • the read/write access level recognized by the system in step 5, enables the user to change the parameters and, if necessary, enter new parameters, to the system.
  • the virtual instrument panel will display two text boxes for each parameter unless the parameter is an sensor output only. A first box for the current value and a box for the new value or desired value. The box for the current value will also show the last date/time updated.
  • a new value may be entered in the new text box.
  • the new value is sent to the servlet on the primary site for processing.
  • the servlet sends the data over the communication link network to the controller on the system.
  • the controller makes the changes to the parameters and sends back verification of the new parameter value over the communication link network.
  • the servlet receives the data, sends it back to the virtual instrument panel, and replaces the data in the “current value” text box for that particular parameter.
  • the remote access system technology virtual instrument panel.
  • the appropriate corporate and remote computer equipment and software is installed on their system. Through the Internet, they are now in communication with their remote site.
  • the customer logs on to a remote access system web site.
  • a screen is displayed showing customer site, status, last update and error status.
  • the administration access level recognized by the system in step 5, enables the user all of the foregoing accesses plus the ability to customize the parameters.
  • FIG. 4 can be “hot linked” directly from another web site. This could be the customer's Intranet site or a system's integrator's site. Since the Remote access system servlet technology enables dynamically generated data access HTML pages, the customer is able to use the technology without having to be aware of the technology employed.
  • An oil producer has purchased Remote access system technology with administrative privileges to gain access to important data at their well sites.
  • a servlet Based on the Customer ID, User Name and Password entered, a servlet will display a map of the US with highlights on the states where that particular oil producer has wells. The servlet will also generate a pull-down menu listing all of the wells that the oil producer has access to.
  • the state map is divided into counties or railroad commissions with the counties containing wells owned by the customer highlighted.
  • the well to be accessed is selected from a list of wells located in that section.
  • the virtual instrument panel for that well will display current parameter values such as max. pump time or well production information along with a last updated date/time stamp.
  • the servlet will receive the new value, send this information through the communication link network to the well site and wait for a response from the controller.
  • the response is received by the servlet, processed and re-displayed on the virtual instrument panel with a new date/time stamp.
  • a HVAC equipment manufacturer has purchased Remote access system technology with administrative privileges to gain access to important data where their conveyor systems have been installed.
  • the HVAC equipment manufacturer will access their data by following the same steps as shown above for the oil producer.
  • the only difference between the two virtual instrument panels would be the titles of the parameters shown.
  • the conveyor producer will customize their virtual instrument panel to display parameters such as motor temperature instead of bore-hole gas pressure.
  • the disclosed system provides a company with a secure method of monitoring remote sites using the Internet.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer And Data Communications (AREA)
  • Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Information Transfer Between Computers (AREA)
  • Testing And Monitoring For Control Systems (AREA)
  • Mobile Radio Communication Systems (AREA)
  • Debugging And Monitoring (AREA)
US09/545,379 1999-04-09 2000-04-07 Remote data access and system control Expired - Fee Related US6510350B1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/545,379 US6510350B1 (en) 1999-04-09 2000-04-07 Remote data access and system control
US09/739,592 US20010024165A1 (en) 1999-04-09 2000-12-18 Lan/wan automatic sensor reading system

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12851399P 1999-04-09 1999-04-09
US12970899P 1999-04-16 1999-04-16
US09/545,379 US6510350B1 (en) 1999-04-09 2000-04-07 Remote data access and system control

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US09/739,592 Continuation-In-Part US20010024165A1 (en) 1999-04-09 2000-12-18 Lan/wan automatic sensor reading system

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US6510350B1 true US6510350B1 (en) 2003-01-21

Family

ID=26826662

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US09/545,379 Expired - Fee Related US6510350B1 (en) 1999-04-09 2000-04-07 Remote data access and system control

Country Status (19)

Country Link
US (1) US6510350B1 (zh)
EP (1) EP1177480B1 (zh)
CN (1) CN1354847A (zh)
AR (1) AR025519A1 (zh)
AT (1) ATE314682T1 (zh)
AU (1) AU4208800A (zh)
BR (1) BR0009659A (zh)
CA (1) CA2366464A1 (zh)
DE (1) DE60025195T2 (zh)
DK (1) DK1177480T3 (zh)
EA (1) EA200101068A1 (zh)
ES (1) ES2258002T3 (zh)
MX (1) MXPA01010270A (zh)
MY (1) MY125410A (zh)
PE (1) PE20010085A1 (zh)
PT (1) PT1177480E (zh)
TW (1) TW490627B (zh)
UY (1) UY26103A1 (zh)
WO (1) WO2000062136A1 (zh)

Cited By (173)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20020019673A1 (en) * 2000-07-07 2002-02-14 Alcatel Method and apparatus for controlling and supervising electronic devices
US20020045976A1 (en) * 2000-08-23 2002-04-18 Ryuichiro Kodama Remote maintenance system
US20020049782A1 (en) * 1999-11-05 2002-04-25 Herzenberg Leonard A. Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
US20020083079A1 (en) * 2000-11-16 2002-06-27 Interlegis, Inc. System and method of managing documents
US20020091753A1 (en) * 2000-08-15 2002-07-11 I2 Technologies, Inc. System and method for remotely monitoring and managing applications across multiple domains
US20020107871A1 (en) * 2001-02-05 2002-08-08 Knowledge Computing Corporation Method and system for database migration and association
US20020116550A1 (en) * 2000-09-22 2002-08-22 Hansen James R. Retrieving data from a server
US20020124081A1 (en) * 2001-01-26 2002-09-05 Netbotz Inc. Method and system for a set of network appliances which can be connected to provide enhanced collaboration, scalability, and reliability
US20020133254A1 (en) * 2000-12-22 2002-09-19 Kendro Laboratory Products, Inc. Equipment monitoring system and method
US20020138317A1 (en) * 2001-03-21 2002-09-26 Milling Systems And Concepts Pte Ltd. System for implementing an exchange
US20020143422A1 (en) * 2000-09-28 2002-10-03 Shoji Seta Manufacturing apparatus, control method of manufacturing apparatus, control system of manufacturing apparatus, computer readable recording medium with control program of manufacturing apparatus recorded therein and control program of manufacturing apparatus
US20020144116A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2002-10-03 Giobbi John J. Digital rights management
US20020161885A1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2002-10-31 Netbotz Inc. Methods for displaying physical network topology and environmental status by location, organization, or responsible party
US20020174085A1 (en) * 2001-03-13 2002-11-21 Steve Nelson Internet presentation system
US20020199135A1 (en) * 2000-07-07 2002-12-26 Yoshihiro Ishita Instructive demonstration method of a measuring device using a network, and system for the method
US20030065407A1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2003-04-03 Echelon Corporation Internet based home communications system
US20030065732A1 (en) * 2001-09-12 2003-04-03 Georg Gortler Apparatus for operating a technical device, data processing device and computer program
US20030098798A1 (en) * 2001-09-28 2003-05-29 Fuji Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. Manufacturing system, and apparatus and system for administering the manufacturing system
US20030115351A1 (en) * 2001-12-14 2003-06-19 Giobbi John J. Digital content distribution system and method
US6618692B2 (en) * 2000-09-20 2003-09-09 Hitachi, Ltd. Remote diagnostic system and method for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
US20030200349A1 (en) * 2002-04-17 2003-10-23 Hansen James R. XML scripting of soap commands
US20030208480A1 (en) * 2002-05-03 2003-11-06 Netbotz, Inc. Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US6697712B1 (en) * 2000-04-24 2004-02-24 Utilx Corporation Distributed cable feed system and method
US6714977B1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2004-03-30 Netbotz, Inc. Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US20040064713A1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-04-01 Intel Corporation Method and apparatus for providing discrete data storage security
US6728956B2 (en) * 1998-08-28 2004-04-27 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Data processor, program updating method and storage medium
US20040084359A1 (en) * 2002-07-11 2004-05-06 Pasko John A. Manhole cover liquid level monitoring system
US20040088069A1 (en) * 2002-10-31 2004-05-06 Abtar Singh System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US20040098597A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2004-05-20 Giobbi John J. Digital content security system
US20040098218A1 (en) * 2000-01-13 2004-05-20 Toku Ito System for acquiring data from a facility and method
US20040117392A1 (en) * 2002-12-16 2004-06-17 Hermann Burgmeier Value mapping
US6757714B1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2004-06-29 Axeda Systems Operating Company, Inc. Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US20040153868A1 (en) * 2001-01-10 2004-08-05 Satoshi Nonaka Component mounter, service supplier, and service supplying method
US20040201471A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-10-14 Netbotz, Inc. Extensible sensor monitoring, alert processing and notification system and method
US20040215520A1 (en) * 2001-05-25 2004-10-28 Andrew Butler Remote monitoring system
US20040236718A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-11-25 Netbotz, Inc. Method and system for journaling and accessing sensor and configuration data
EP1482697A2 (en) * 2003-05-28 2004-12-01 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Remote service provision using a chat protocol
US20040255139A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2004-12-16 Giobbi John J. Digital content security system
US20040263351A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-12-30 Netbotz, Inc. Environmental monitoring device
US20050010317A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-13 Ron Hadar Method and apparatus for automated bi-directional integration of peripheral data sources for a production tool
US20050021772A1 (en) * 2003-02-21 2005-01-27 Felix Shedrinsky Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computer programs
US20050021676A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-27 Chambers Robert Baxter Methods and systems for managing and controlling an automation control module system
US20050021712A1 (en) * 2003-01-24 2005-01-27 Constantin Chassapis Multi-user, multi-device remote access system
US20050022047A1 (en) * 2003-07-21 2005-01-27 Oracle International Corporation Conditional data access after database system failure
US6889248B1 (en) * 2000-04-12 2005-05-03 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Automatically configuring a server into a master or slave server based on its relative position in a server network
US20050096795A1 (en) * 2003-11-04 2005-05-05 Krieter Kenneth J. Wireless fluid inventory management system
US20050188047A1 (en) * 2003-10-27 2005-08-25 Netbotz, Inc. System and method for network device communication
US20050235306A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2005-10-20 Fima R G Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption
US20050246350A1 (en) * 2004-04-30 2005-11-03 Opence Inc. System and method for classifying and normalizing structured data
US7035898B1 (en) * 1997-09-10 2006-04-25 Schneider Automation Inc. System for programming a factory automation device using a web browser
US20060111040A1 (en) * 2004-11-24 2006-05-25 Jenkins Patrick A Wireless tank monitoring system having satellite communications capability
US20060136742A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2006-06-22 Giobbi John J Personal digital key and receiver/decoder circuit system and method
US7096092B1 (en) * 2000-11-03 2006-08-22 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Methods and apparatus for remote real time oil field management
US20060190978A1 (en) * 2005-02-18 2006-08-24 Russ Samuel H Remotely accessing a set-top terminal
US20060206922A1 (en) * 2005-03-08 2006-09-14 Securedatainnovations Ag Secure Remote Access To Non-Public Private Web Servers
US7111205B1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2006-09-19 Siemens Communications, Inc. Method and apparatus for automatically reporting of faults in a communication network
US7117239B1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2006-10-03 Axeda Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US20070093975A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Link establishment in a system for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070093991A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Initialization of a sensor for minitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070093973A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Digital communication system for monitoring the structural integrity of a building and sensor therefor
US20070093974A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Remote configuration of a sensor for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070090945A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Power conserving mode for a sensor for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070121641A1 (en) * 2005-10-21 2007-05-31 Hovey Matthew N Method and system for network services with a mobile vehicle
US20070142926A1 (en) * 2005-12-21 2007-06-21 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Remote monitoring and control of an I/O module
US20070186010A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Extending industrial control system communications capabilities
US20070186011A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Industrial protocol and gateway
US20070198661A1 (en) * 2000-09-22 2007-08-23 Axeda Corporation Retrieving data from a server
US20070208535A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-06 International Business Machines Corporation System and method for efficient and collective adjustment of sensor reporting ranges for long-lived queries
US20070208461A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-06 Johnson Controls Technology Company Hvac control with programmed run-test sequence
US20070245157A1 (en) * 2005-11-30 2007-10-18 Giobbi John J Two-Level Authentication For Secure Transactions
US20080082653A1 (en) * 2006-09-28 2008-04-03 Chung-Ho Huang Targeted data collection architecture
US20080082657A1 (en) * 2006-10-03 2008-04-03 Questra Corporation A System and Method for Dynamically Grouping Devices Based on Present Device Conditions
US20080082579A1 (en) * 2006-09-29 2008-04-03 Chung-Ho Huang Dynamic component-tracking system and methods therefor
US20080080543A1 (en) * 2006-09-28 2008-04-03 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Network switch with controller i/o capability
US7356580B1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2008-04-08 Lam Research Corporation Plug and play sensor integration for a process module
US20080150678A1 (en) * 2006-11-13 2008-06-26 Giobbi John J Configuration of Interfaces for a Location Detection System and Application
US20080154957A1 (en) * 2006-12-26 2008-06-26 Questra Corporation Managing configurations of distributed devices
US20080149705A1 (en) * 2006-11-13 2008-06-26 Giobbi John J Tracking System Using Personal Digital Key Groups
US20080193514A1 (en) * 2006-11-02 2008-08-14 Transcu Ltd. Compostions and methods for iontophoresis delivery of active ingredients through hair follicles
US20080215727A1 (en) * 2004-12-13 2008-09-04 American Power Conversion Corporation Remote monitoring system
US20080243988A1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2008-10-02 Chung-Ho Huang Recipe-and-component control module and methods thereof
US20080282003A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Holovacs Jayson T Local Port Browser Interface
US20080288781A1 (en) * 2007-05-18 2008-11-20 Richard Lee Lawson Systems and methods for secure password change
US20090055029A1 (en) * 2007-04-09 2009-02-26 Lufkin Industries, Inc. Real-time onsite internet communication with well manager for constant well optimization
US20090058674A1 (en) * 2007-08-29 2009-03-05 Nabors Global Holdings Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US20090133110A1 (en) * 2007-11-13 2009-05-21 Applied Identity System and method using globally unique identities
US20090138939A1 (en) * 2007-11-09 2009-05-28 Applied Identity System and method for inferring access policies from access event records
US20090144818A1 (en) * 2008-11-10 2009-06-04 Applied Identity System and method for using variable security tag location in network communications
WO2009092149A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Suncor Energy Inc. Method, system and media for wireless process control of mobile equipment
US20090228812A1 (en) * 2003-01-31 2009-09-10 Keenan Jr Duane Method and device for upgrading a building control system
US20090240402A1 (en) * 2008-03-21 2009-09-24 Lugash Casey Liftgate controller
US20090241170A1 (en) * 2008-03-19 2009-09-24 Applied Identity Access, priority and bandwidth management based on application identity
US7596803B1 (en) 2004-07-12 2009-09-29 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Method and system for generating access policies
US20090243863A1 (en) * 2008-03-31 2009-10-01 Robertshaw Controls Company Intrinsically Safe Cellular Tank Monitor For Liquified Gas and Cryogenic Liquids
US20090287950A1 (en) * 2008-05-13 2009-11-19 Charles Piazza Error management framework
US20090328186A1 (en) * 2002-04-25 2009-12-31 Dennis Vance Pollutro Computer security system
US20100060419A1 (en) * 2008-09-05 2010-03-11 Smith Gaylan S Biometric Control System and Method For Machinery
US20100085153A1 (en) * 2008-09-05 2010-04-08 Smith Gaylan S Biometric Control System and Method For Machinery
US7711814B1 (en) * 2004-12-13 2010-05-04 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and system for remote monitoring of a power supply device with user registration capability
US20100132803A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2010-06-03 Giovanni Fima System and Method for Preventing Water From Freezing in a Conduit
US20100133258A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2010-06-03 Giovanni Fima Systems & Methods For Monitoring And Controlling Water Consumption
WO2010068190A1 (en) * 2008-12-09 2010-06-17 Nabors Global Holdings, Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US20100179703A1 (en) * 2001-05-03 2010-07-15 Emerson Retail Services, Inc. Refrigeration system energy monitoring and diagnostics
US20100198871A1 (en) * 2009-02-03 2010-08-05 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intuitive file sharing with transparent security
US7792256B1 (en) 2005-03-25 2010-09-07 Arledge Charles E System and method for remotely monitoring, controlling, and managing devices at one or more premises
US7792795B1 (en) * 2003-06-17 2010-09-07 Microsoft Corporation Context service system
US20100241320A1 (en) * 2009-03-18 2010-09-23 Lugash Casey Liftgate controller
FR2963972A1 (fr) * 2010-08-20 2012-02-24 Cairpol Procede de surveillance et d'expertise d'un systeme et dispositif associe
US8171528B1 (en) 2007-12-06 2012-05-01 Proxense, Llc Hybrid device having a personal digital key and receiver-decoder circuit and methods of use
US8224953B2 (en) 1999-10-27 2012-07-17 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and apparatus for replay of historical data
US8271626B2 (en) 2001-01-26 2012-09-18 American Power Conversion Corporation Methods for displaying physical network topology and environmental status by location, organization, or responsible party
US8352730B2 (en) 2004-12-20 2013-01-08 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US8406119B2 (en) 2001-12-20 2013-03-26 Axeda Acquisition Corporation Adaptive device-initiated polling
US8468578B1 (en) * 2002-12-30 2013-06-18 Aol Inc. Establishing access controls in a premise-based environment
US8473106B2 (en) 2009-05-29 2013-06-25 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. System and method for monitoring and evaluating equipment operating parameter modifications
US8478861B2 (en) 2007-07-06 2013-07-02 Axeda Acquisition Corp. Managing distributed devices with limited connectivity
US8495886B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2013-07-30 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. Model-based alarming
US8566292B2 (en) 2003-04-14 2013-10-22 Schneider Electric It Corporation Method and system for journaling and accessing sensor and configuration data
US20140095654A1 (en) * 2012-09-29 2014-04-03 Siemens Industry, Inc. System for Monitoring Multiple Building Automation Systems
US20140189812A1 (en) * 2010-05-28 2014-07-03 Ca, Inc. Privileged Activity Monitoring Through Privileged User Password Management and Log Management Systems
US8892117B2 (en) 2000-04-11 2014-11-18 Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. GPS publication application server
US8943575B2 (en) 2008-04-30 2015-01-27 Citrix Systems, Inc. Method and system for policy simulation
US8964338B2 (en) 2012-01-11 2015-02-24 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System and method for compressor motor protection
US20150058223A1 (en) * 2000-03-28 2015-02-26 Optimiser Pty Ltd Authorising use of a computer program
US8974573B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-03-10 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US8990536B2 (en) 2011-06-01 2015-03-24 Schneider Electric It Corporation Systems and methods for journaling and executing device control instructions
US9043783B2 (en) 2005-08-02 2015-05-26 Aol Inc. Generic download and upload functionality in a client/server web application architecture
US9121407B2 (en) 2004-04-27 2015-09-01 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor diagnostic and protection system and method
US9140728B2 (en) 2007-11-02 2015-09-22 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor sensor module
US9285802B2 (en) 2011-02-28 2016-03-15 Emerson Electric Co. Residential solutions HVAC monitoring and diagnosis
US9310439B2 (en) 2012-09-25 2016-04-12 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor having a control and diagnostic module
US9310094B2 (en) 2007-07-30 2016-04-12 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Portable method and apparatus for monitoring refrigerant-cycle systems
US9350791B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. System and method of injecting states into message routing in a distributed computing environment
US9348943B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. Method for analyzing time series activity streams and devices thereof
US9350812B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. System and method of message routing using name-based identifier in a distributed computing environment
US9462085B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-10-04 Ptc Inc. Chunk-based communication of binary dynamic rest messages
US9467533B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-10-11 Ptc Inc. System and method for developing real-time web-service objects
US9551504B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-01-24 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US9560170B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2017-01-31 Ptc Inc. System and method of abstracting communication protocol using self-describing messages
US9578082B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2017-02-21 Ptc Inc. Methods for dynamically generating an application interface for a modeled entity and devices thereof
US9576046B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2017-02-21 Ptc Inc. Methods for integrating semantic search, query, and analysis across heterogeneous data types and devices thereof
US9635544B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2017-04-25 Rafi Nehushtan Cellular device security apparatus and method
US9638436B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-05-02 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US9741023B2 (en) 2012-02-28 2017-08-22 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US9762637B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2017-09-12 Ptc Inc. System and method of using binary dynamic rest messages
US9765979B2 (en) 2013-04-05 2017-09-19 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Heat-pump system with refrigerant charge diagnostics
US9803902B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-10-31 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System for refrigerant charge verification using two condenser coil temperatures
US9823632B2 (en) 2006-09-07 2017-11-21 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor data module
US9885507B2 (en) 2006-07-19 2018-02-06 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Protection and diagnostic module for a refrigeration system
US9952103B2 (en) 2011-12-22 2018-04-24 Schneider Electric It Corporation Analysis of effect of transient events on temperature in a data center
US9961058B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2018-05-01 Ptc Inc. System and method of message routing via connection servers in a distributed computing environment
US20180163991A1 (en) * 2016-12-13 2018-06-14 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Water Heater Appliance
US10025942B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2018-07-17 Ptc Inc. System and method of establishing permission for multi-tenancy storage using organization matrices
US10114981B2 (en) * 2016-12-31 2018-10-30 Intel Corporation Architecture for telemetry and adaptive lifetime control of integrated circuits
CN109274776A (zh) * 2018-11-27 2019-01-25 西羽言科技（厦门）有限公司 一种跨品类的电子助理系统
US10313410B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2019-06-04 Ptc Inc. Systems and methods using binary dynamic rest messages
US10338896B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2019-07-02 Ptc Inc. Systems and methods for developing and using real-time data applications
US10360242B2 (en) 2016-12-01 2019-07-23 Bank Of America Corporation Automated server analysis and patching for enabling relational database migration to a cloud network
US10769939B2 (en) 2007-11-09 2020-09-08 Proxense, Llc Proximity-sensor supporting multiple application services
US10909229B2 (en) 2013-05-10 2021-02-02 Proxense, Llc Secure element as a digital pocket
US10971251B1 (en) 2008-02-14 2021-04-06 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based healthcare management system with automatic access to private information
US11076507B2 (en) 2007-05-15 2021-07-27 Schneider Electric It Corporation Methods and systems for managing facility power and cooling
US11086979B1 (en) 2007-12-19 2021-08-10 Proxense, Llc Security system and method for controlling access to computing resources
US11095640B1 (en) 2010-03-15 2021-08-17 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for automatic application or data access and item tracking
US11113482B1 (en) 2011-02-21 2021-09-07 Proxense, Llc Implementation of a proximity-based system for object tracking and automatic application initialization
US11120449B2 (en) 2008-04-08 2021-09-14 Proxense, Llc Automated service-based order processing
US11206664B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2021-12-21 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network
US11258791B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2022-02-22 Proxense, Llc Linked account system using personal digital key (PDK-LAS)
US11339777B2 (en) 2016-09-12 2022-05-24 Fluid Handling Llc Automatic self-driving pumps
US11546325B2 (en) 2010-07-15 2023-01-03 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for object tracking
US11553481B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2023-01-10 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network
US20230049646A1 (en) * 2015-06-16 2023-02-16 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Power tool profile sharing and permissions
DE102004004344B4 (de) 2004-01-29 2024-06-13 Abb Schweiz Ag System zur Fernüberwachung von Automatisierungsgeräten und -systemen

Families Citing this family (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7102540B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2006-09-05 Siemens Airfield Solutions, Inc. Remote access of an airport airfield lighting system
US7552203B2 (en) * 2001-10-17 2009-06-23 The Boeing Company Manufacturing method and software product for optimizing information flow
ATE339842T1 (de) 2002-10-31 2006-10-15 Siemens Ag Verfahren und vorrichtung zur asynchronen übertragung mindestens eines meldesignals
CN1321385C (zh) * 2003-06-26 2007-06-13 宏碁股份有限公司 远程计算机显示数据重新导向方法及其计算机系统
CN101163063B (zh) * 2006-10-13 2010-05-12 环达电脑(上海)有限公司 一种在浏览器上实时显示被控服务器报警信息的方法
US8727611B2 (en) 2010-11-19 2014-05-20 Nest Labs, Inc. System and method for integrating sensors in thermostats
US8843239B2 (en) 2010-11-19 2014-09-23 Nest Labs, Inc. Methods, systems, and related architectures for managing network connected thermostats
CN102081808A (zh) * 2010-11-29 2011-06-01 辽宁工业大学 现场设备巡检方法及系统
CN103259655B (zh) * 2012-05-07 2016-03-16 中国交通通信信息中心 一种基于卫星通信业务的用户管理系统
CA2910640A1 (en) * 2013-05-29 2014-12-04 Landmark Graphics Corporation Compiling drilling scenario data from disparate data sources
US10181052B2 (en) 2013-12-19 2019-01-15 Intel Corporation Notification of contact status of remote user
US9781098B2 (en) * 2014-09-24 2017-10-03 Oracle International Corporation Generic server framework for device authentication and management and a generic framework for endpoint command dispatch
US11631065B1 (en) * 2014-10-24 2023-04-18 Worldpay, Llc System and method for payment processing telemetry
CN110199289B (zh) * 2016-12-19 2023-04-07 圣徒集团有限责任公司 用于调节通过电子设备对数据连接的访问的方法
US20210262727A1 (en) * 2018-07-19 2021-08-26 Maersk Container Industry A/S Secure remote access to a reefer control system
US11909720B2 (en) 2021-09-17 2024-02-20 Kyndryl, Inc. Secure remote support of systems deployed in a private network

Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5805442A (en) * 1996-05-30 1998-09-08 Control Technology Corporation Distributed interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems
US5845230A (en) * 1996-01-30 1998-12-01 Skf Condition Monitoring Apparatus and method for the remote monitoring of machine condition
US5895457A (en) * 1997-06-03 1999-04-20 Gary-Williams Energy Corporation Automated filling station with change dispenser
US5928323A (en) * 1996-05-30 1999-07-27 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Apparatus and method for dynamically generating information with server-side software objects
US5980090A (en) * 1998-02-10 1999-11-09 Gilbarco., Inc. Internet asset management system for a fuel dispensing environment
US5982362A (en) * 1996-05-30 1999-11-09 Control Technology Corporation Video interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems
US6038486A (en) * 1996-11-29 2000-03-14 Scan Technology Co., Ltd. Control method for factory automation system
US6049775A (en) * 1998-01-30 2000-04-11 Bell & Howell Mail And Messaging Technologies Company Systems, methods and computer program products for monitoring and controlling mail processing devices
US6061603A (en) * 1997-09-10 2000-05-09 Schneider Automation Inc. System for remotely accessing an industrial control system over a commercial communications network
US6098093A (en) * 1998-03-19 2000-08-01 International Business Machines Corp. Maintaining sessions in a clustered server environment
US6157953A (en) * 1998-07-28 2000-12-05 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Authentication and access control in a management console program for managing services in a computer network
US6201996B1 (en) * 1998-05-29 2001-03-13 Control Technology Corporationa Object-oriented programmable industrial controller with distributed interface architecture

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5908469A (en) * 1997-02-14 1999-06-01 International Business Machines Corporation Generic user authentication for network computers
US6766454B1 (en) * 1997-04-08 2004-07-20 Visto Corporation System and method for using an authentication applet to identify and authenticate a user in a computer network

Patent Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5845230A (en) * 1996-01-30 1998-12-01 Skf Condition Monitoring Apparatus and method for the remote monitoring of machine condition
US5805442A (en) * 1996-05-30 1998-09-08 Control Technology Corporation Distributed interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems
US5928323A (en) * 1996-05-30 1999-07-27 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Apparatus and method for dynamically generating information with server-side software objects
US5982362A (en) * 1996-05-30 1999-11-09 Control Technology Corporation Video interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems
US6038486A (en) * 1996-11-29 2000-03-14 Scan Technology Co., Ltd. Control method for factory automation system
US5895457A (en) * 1997-06-03 1999-04-20 Gary-Williams Energy Corporation Automated filling station with change dispenser
US6061603A (en) * 1997-09-10 2000-05-09 Schneider Automation Inc. System for remotely accessing an industrial control system over a commercial communications network
US6049775A (en) * 1998-01-30 2000-04-11 Bell & Howell Mail And Messaging Technologies Company Systems, methods and computer program products for monitoring and controlling mail processing devices
US5980090A (en) * 1998-02-10 1999-11-09 Gilbarco., Inc. Internet asset management system for a fuel dispensing environment
US6098093A (en) * 1998-03-19 2000-08-01 International Business Machines Corp. Maintaining sessions in a clustered server environment
US6201996B1 (en) * 1998-05-29 2001-03-13 Control Technology Corporationa Object-oriented programmable industrial controller with distributed interface architecture
US6157953A (en) * 1998-07-28 2000-12-05 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Authentication and access control in a management console program for managing services in a computer network

Cited By (363)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7035898B1 (en) * 1997-09-10 2006-04-25 Schneider Automation Inc. System for programming a factory automation device using a web browser
US9407972B2 (en) 1998-08-28 2016-08-02 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Data processor, program updating method and storage medium
US20090195692A1 (en) * 1998-08-28 2009-08-06 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Data processor, program updating method and storage medium
US6728956B2 (en) * 1998-08-28 2004-04-27 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Data processor, program updating method and storage medium
US8024451B2 (en) 1999-10-27 2011-09-20 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US6714977B1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2004-03-30 Netbotz, Inc. Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US20040163102A1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2004-08-19 Netbotz, Inc. Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US8005944B2 (en) 1999-10-27 2011-08-23 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US20020161885A1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2002-10-31 Netbotz Inc. Methods for displaying physical network topology and environmental status by location, organization, or responsible party
US8090817B2 (en) 1999-10-27 2012-01-03 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and system for monitoring computer networks and equipment
US8224953B2 (en) 1999-10-27 2012-07-17 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and apparatus for replay of historical data
US20020049782A1 (en) * 1999-11-05 2002-04-25 Herzenberg Leonard A. Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
US6947953B2 (en) * 1999-11-05 2005-09-20 The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
US20050273475A1 (en) * 1999-11-05 2005-12-08 Herzenberg Leonard A Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
US7650351B2 (en) 1999-11-05 2010-01-19 Herzenberg Leonard A Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
US20060052985A1 (en) * 2000-01-13 2006-03-09 Toku Ito System for acquiring data from facilities and method
US7263459B2 (en) * 2000-01-13 2007-08-28 Zed.I Solutions (Canada), Inc. System for acquiring data from facilities and method
US20040098218A1 (en) * 2000-01-13 2004-05-20 Toku Ito System for acquiring data from a facility and method
US6963817B2 (en) * 2000-01-13 2005-11-08 Zed.I Solutions (Canada), Inc. Systems for acquiring data from a facility and method
US9817955B2 (en) 2000-03-28 2017-11-14 Optimiser Pty Ltd. Authorising use of a computer program
US10534896B2 (en) 2000-03-28 2020-01-14 Flexera Software Llc Authorising use of a computer program
US20150058223A1 (en) * 2000-03-28 2015-02-26 Optimiser Pty Ltd Authorising use of a computer program
US9477819B2 (en) * 2000-03-28 2016-10-25 Optimiser Pty Ltd. Authorising use of a computer program
US7356580B1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2008-04-08 Lam Research Corporation Plug and play sensor integration for a process module
US20080243988A1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2008-10-02 Chung-Ho Huang Recipe-and-component control module and methods thereof
US7672747B2 (en) 2000-03-30 2010-03-02 Lam Research Corporation Recipe-and-component control module and methods thereof
US8892117B2 (en) 2000-04-11 2014-11-18 Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. GPS publication application server
US6889248B1 (en) * 2000-04-12 2005-05-03 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Automatically configuring a server into a master or slave server based on its relative position in a server network
US7111205B1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2006-09-19 Siemens Communications, Inc. Method and apparatus for automatically reporting of faults in a communication network
US6697712B1 (en) * 2000-04-24 2004-02-24 Utilx Corporation Distributed cable feed system and method
US20030065407A1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2003-04-03 Echelon Corporation Internet based home communications system
US7187986B2 (en) * 2000-04-28 2007-03-06 Echelon Corporation Internet based home communications system
US20020019673A1 (en) * 2000-07-07 2002-02-14 Alcatel Method and apparatus for controlling and supervising electronic devices
US7062412B2 (en) * 2000-07-07 2006-06-13 Anritsu Corporation Interactive demonstration method for a measuring instrument and system using a network
US6973354B2 (en) * 2000-07-07 2005-12-06 Alcatel Method and apparatus for controlling and supervising electronic devices
US20020199135A1 (en) * 2000-07-07 2002-12-26 Yoshihiro Ishita Instructive demonstration method of a measuring device using a network, and system for the method
US20150074271A1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2015-03-12 Axeda Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US8055758B2 (en) 2000-07-28 2011-11-08 Axeda Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US6757714B1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2004-06-29 Axeda Systems Operating Company, Inc. Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US8898294B2 (en) 2000-07-28 2014-11-25 Axeda Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US7117239B1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2006-10-03 Axeda Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US20070011295A1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2007-01-11 Axeda Corporation, A Massachusetts Corporation Reporting the state of an apparatus to a remote computer
US20020091753A1 (en) * 2000-08-15 2002-07-11 I2 Technologies, Inc. System and method for remotely monitoring and managing applications across multiple domains
US7062540B2 (en) * 2000-08-15 2006-06-13 I2 Technologies Us, Inc. System and method for remotely monitoring and managing applications across multiple domains
US20020045976A1 (en) * 2000-08-23 2002-04-18 Ryuichiro Kodama Remote maintenance system
US6721685B2 (en) * 2000-08-23 2004-04-13 Hitachi, Ltd. Remote maintenance system
US6618692B2 (en) * 2000-09-20 2003-09-09 Hitachi, Ltd. Remote diagnostic system and method for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
US10069937B2 (en) 2000-09-22 2018-09-04 Ptc Inc. Retrieving data from a server
US8762497B2 (en) 2000-09-22 2014-06-24 Axeda Corporation Retrieving data from a server
US7937370B2 (en) 2000-09-22 2011-05-03 Axeda Corporation Retrieving data from a server
US20070198661A1 (en) * 2000-09-22 2007-08-23 Axeda Corporation Retrieving data from a server
US8108543B2 (en) 2000-09-22 2012-01-31 Axeda Corporation Retrieving data from a server
US20020116550A1 (en) * 2000-09-22 2002-08-22 Hansen James R. Retrieving data from a server
US20020143422A1 (en) * 2000-09-28 2002-10-03 Shoji Seta Manufacturing apparatus, control method of manufacturing apparatus, control system of manufacturing apparatus, computer readable recording medium with control program of manufacturing apparatus recorded therein and control program of manufacturing apparatus
US7096092B1 (en) * 2000-11-03 2006-08-22 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Methods and apparatus for remote real time oil field management
US20020083079A1 (en) * 2000-11-16 2002-06-27 Interlegis, Inc. System and method of managing documents
US20020133254A1 (en) * 2000-12-22 2002-09-19 Kendro Laboratory Products, Inc. Equipment monitoring system and method
US7552029B2 (en) * 2000-12-22 2009-06-23 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Equipment monitoring system and method
US10026253B2 (en) 2000-12-27 2018-07-17 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key and receiver/decoder circuit system and method
US9613483B2 (en) 2000-12-27 2017-04-04 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key and receiver/decoder circuit system and method
US20040255139A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2004-12-16 Giobbi John J. Digital content security system
US7305560B2 (en) 2000-12-27 2007-12-04 Proxense, Llc Digital content security system
US6973576B2 (en) 2000-12-27 2005-12-06 Margent Development, Llc Digital content security system
US20060136742A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2006-06-22 Giobbi John J Personal digital key and receiver/decoder circuit system and method
US20040098597A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2004-05-20 Giobbi John J. Digital content security system
US7472280B2 (en) 2000-12-27 2008-12-30 Proxense, Llc Digital rights management
US20020144116A1 (en) * 2000-12-27 2002-10-03 Giobbi John J. Digital rights management
US20060136787A1 (en) * 2001-01-10 2006-06-22 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Component mounting apparatus, service providing device and servicing method
US20040153868A1 (en) * 2001-01-10 2004-08-05 Satoshi Nonaka Component mounter, service supplier, and service supplying method
US20090259333A1 (en) * 2001-01-10 2009-10-15 Panasonic Corporation Component mounting apparatus, service providing device and servicing method
US7536236B2 (en) * 2001-01-10 2009-05-19 Panasonic Corporation Component mounting apparatus, service providing device and servicing method
US7142939B2 (en) * 2001-01-10 2006-11-28 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Component mounter, service supplier, and service supplying method
US8271626B2 (en) 2001-01-26 2012-09-18 American Power Conversion Corporation Methods for displaying physical network topology and environmental status by location, organization, or responsible party
US20020124081A1 (en) * 2001-01-26 2002-09-05 Netbotz Inc. Method and system for a set of network appliances which can be connected to provide enhanced collaboration, scalability, and reliability
US8966044B2 (en) 2001-01-26 2015-02-24 Schneider Electric It Corporation Methods for displaying physical network topology and environmental status by location, organization, or responsible party
US20050273726A1 (en) * 2001-02-05 2005-12-08 Wyzga Wojciech J Method and system for database migration and association
US20020107871A1 (en) * 2001-02-05 2002-08-08 Knowledge Computing Corporation Method and system for database migration and association
US6725219B2 (en) * 2001-03-13 2004-04-20 Seiko Epson Corporation Internet presentation system
US20020174085A1 (en) * 2001-03-13 2002-11-21 Steve Nelson Internet presentation system
US20020138317A1 (en) * 2001-03-21 2002-09-26 Milling Systems And Concepts Pte Ltd. System for implementing an exchange
US8316658B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2012-11-27 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. Refrigeration system energy monitoring and diagnostics
US20100179703A1 (en) * 2001-05-03 2010-07-15 Emerson Retail Services, Inc. Refrigeration system energy monitoring and diagnostics
US8065886B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2011-11-29 Emerson Retail Services, Inc. Refrigeration system energy monitoring and diagnostics
US8495886B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2013-07-30 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. Model-based alarming
US20040215520A1 (en) * 2001-05-25 2004-10-28 Andrew Butler Remote monitoring system
US20030065732A1 (en) * 2001-09-12 2003-04-03 Georg Gortler Apparatus for operating a technical device, data processing device and computer program
US20030098798A1 (en) * 2001-09-28 2003-05-29 Fuji Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. Manufacturing system, and apparatus and system for administering the manufacturing system
US20030115351A1 (en) * 2001-12-14 2003-06-19 Giobbi John J. Digital content distribution system and method
US8406119B2 (en) 2001-12-20 2013-03-26 Axeda Acquisition Corporation Adaptive device-initiated polling
US9674067B2 (en) 2001-12-20 2017-06-06 PTC, Inc. Adaptive device-initiated polling
US9170902B2 (en) 2001-12-20 2015-10-27 Ptc Inc. Adaptive device-initiated polling
US7178149B2 (en) 2002-04-17 2007-02-13 Axeda Corporation XML scripting of soap commands
US20070150903A1 (en) * 2002-04-17 2007-06-28 Axeda Corporation XML Scripting of SOAP Commands
US20030200349A1 (en) * 2002-04-17 2003-10-23 Hansen James R. XML scripting of soap commands
US10708346B2 (en) 2002-04-17 2020-07-07 Ptc Inc. Scripting of soap commands
US8060886B2 (en) 2002-04-17 2011-11-15 Axeda Corporation XML scripting of SOAP commands
US9591065B2 (en) 2002-04-17 2017-03-07 Ptc Inc. Scripting of SOAP commands
US8752074B2 (en) 2002-04-17 2014-06-10 Axeda Corporation Scripting of soap commands
US9781114B2 (en) 2002-04-25 2017-10-03 Citrix Systems, Inc. Computer security system
US8910241B2 (en) 2002-04-25 2014-12-09 Citrix Systems, Inc. Computer security system
US20090328186A1 (en) * 2002-04-25 2009-12-31 Dennis Vance Pollutro Computer security system
US20030208480A1 (en) * 2002-05-03 2003-11-06 Netbotz, Inc. Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US7958170B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2011-06-07 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying data associated with network devices
US8019798B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2011-09-13 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US7779026B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2010-08-17 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US20070088688A1 (en) * 2002-05-03 2007-04-19 Gary Faulkner Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US8719319B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2014-05-06 Schneider Electric It Corporation Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying network device information
US20040084359A1 (en) * 2002-07-11 2004-05-06 Pasko John A. Manhole cover liquid level monitoring system
US7970494B2 (en) 2002-09-23 2011-06-28 Liquidbreaker, Llc Systems and methods for monitoring relief valve drain in hot water Heater
US20100114386A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2010-05-06 Giovanni Fima Monitoring and Controlling Water Consumption and Devices in a Structure
US7966099B2 (en) 2002-09-23 2011-06-21 Liquidbreaker, Llc Monitoring and controlling water consumption and devices in a structure
US20100132803A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2010-06-03 Giovanni Fima System and Method for Preventing Water From Freezing in a Conduit
US20100133258A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2010-06-03 Giovanni Fima Systems & Methods For Monitoring And Controlling Water Consumption
US20050235306A1 (en) * 2002-09-23 2005-10-20 Fima R G Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption
US7343488B2 (en) * 2002-09-30 2008-03-11 Intel Corporation Method and apparatus for providing discrete data storage security
US20040064713A1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-04-01 Intel Corporation Method and apparatus for providing discrete data storage security
US20060020426A1 (en) * 2002-10-31 2006-01-26 Abtar Singh System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US7844366B2 (en) 2002-10-31 2010-11-30 Emerson Retail Services, Inc. System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US8700444B2 (en) 2002-10-31 2014-04-15 Emerson Retail Services Inc. System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US6889173B2 (en) * 2002-10-31 2005-05-03 Emerson Retail Services Inc. System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US20040088069A1 (en) * 2002-10-31 2004-05-06 Abtar Singh System for monitoring optimal equipment operating parameters
US20040117392A1 (en) * 2002-12-16 2004-06-17 Hermann Burgmeier Value mapping
US8468578B1 (en) * 2002-12-30 2013-06-18 Aol Inc. Establishing access controls in a premise-based environment
US9503459B2 (en) 2002-12-30 2016-11-22 Aol Inc. Establishing access controls in a premise-based environment
US20050021712A1 (en) * 2003-01-24 2005-01-27 Constantin Chassapis Multi-user, multi-device remote access system
US8850346B2 (en) * 2003-01-31 2014-09-30 Siemens Industry, Inc. Method and device for upgrading a building control system
US20090228812A1 (en) * 2003-01-31 2009-09-10 Keenan Jr Duane Method and device for upgrading a building control system
US8291039B2 (en) 2003-02-21 2012-10-16 Axeda Corporation Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computer programs
US7966418B2 (en) 2003-02-21 2011-06-21 Axeda Corporation Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computer programs
US20050021772A1 (en) * 2003-02-21 2005-01-27 Felix Shedrinsky Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computer programs
US9002980B2 (en) 2003-02-21 2015-04-07 Axeda Corporation Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computer programs
US10069939B2 (en) 2003-02-21 2018-09-04 Ptc Inc. Establishing a virtual tunnel between two computers
US7986224B2 (en) 2003-04-14 2011-07-26 American Power Conversion Corporation Environmental monitoring device
US20040263351A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-12-30 Netbotz, Inc. Environmental monitoring device
US20040201471A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-10-14 Netbotz, Inc. Extensible sensor monitoring, alert processing and notification system and method
US20060238339A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2006-10-26 Michael Primm Extensible Sensor Monitoring, Alert Processing and Notification system and Method
US20040236718A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-11-25 Netbotz, Inc. Method and system for journaling and accessing sensor and configuration data
US8566292B2 (en) 2003-04-14 2013-10-22 Schneider Electric It Corporation Method and system for journaling and accessing sensor and configuration data
US20050015446A1 (en) * 2003-05-28 2005-01-20 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Method and apparatus to remotely control electronic apparatuses over a network
EP1482697A2 (en) * 2003-05-28 2004-12-01 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Remote service provision using a chat protocol
CN100341272C (zh) * 2003-05-28 2007-10-03 三星电子株式会社 经网络遥控电子设备的方法和设备
EP1482697A3 (en) * 2003-05-28 2005-01-12 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Remote service provision using a chat protocol
US7792795B1 (en) * 2003-06-17 2010-09-07 Microsoft Corporation Context service system
US20050021676A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-27 Chambers Robert Baxter Methods and systems for managing and controlling an automation control module system
US20050010317A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-13 Ron Hadar Method and apparatus for automated bi-directional integration of peripheral data sources for a production tool
US7904583B2 (en) * 2003-07-11 2011-03-08 Ge Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. Methods and systems for managing and controlling an automation control module system
US7284151B2 (en) 2003-07-21 2007-10-16 Oracle International Corporation Conditional data access after database system failure
US20050022047A1 (en) * 2003-07-21 2005-01-27 Oracle International Corporation Conditional data access after database system failure
US8015255B2 (en) 2003-10-27 2011-09-06 American Power Conversion Corporation System and method for network device communication
US20050188047A1 (en) * 2003-10-27 2005-08-25 Netbotz, Inc. System and method for network device communication
US20050096795A1 (en) * 2003-11-04 2005-05-05 Krieter Kenneth J. Wireless fluid inventory management system
DE102004004344B4 (de) 2004-01-29 2024-06-13 Abb Schweiz Ag System zur Fernüberwachung von Automatisierungsgeräten und -systemen
US11258791B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2022-02-22 Proxense, Llc Linked account system using personal digital key (PDK-LAS)
US9642002B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2017-05-02 Rafi Nehushtan Cellular device security apparatus and method
US11922395B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2024-03-05 Proxense, Llc Linked account system using personal digital key (PDK-LAS)
US9635544B2 (en) 2004-03-08 2017-04-25 Rafi Nehushtan Cellular device security apparatus and method
US9121407B2 (en) 2004-04-27 2015-09-01 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor diagnostic and protection system and method
US9669498B2 (en) 2004-04-27 2017-06-06 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor diagnostic and protection system and method
US10335906B2 (en) 2004-04-27 2019-07-02 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor diagnostic and protection system and method
US20050246350A1 (en) * 2004-04-30 2005-11-03 Opence Inc. System and method for classifying and normalizing structured data
US7596803B1 (en) 2004-07-12 2009-09-29 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Method and system for generating access policies
US8974573B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-03-10 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US9304521B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2016-04-05 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Air filter monitoring system
US9017461B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-04-28 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US9021819B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-05-05 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US9690307B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2017-06-27 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring refrigeration-cycle systems
US9046900B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-06-02 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring refrigeration-cycle systems
US9081394B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-07-14 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US9023136B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-05-05 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US10558229B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2020-02-11 Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring refrigeration-cycle systems
US9086704B2 (en) 2004-08-11 2015-07-21 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring a refrigeration-cycle system
US8223027B2 (en) * 2004-11-24 2012-07-17 Robertshaw Controls Company Wireless tank monitoring system having satellite communications capability
US20060111040A1 (en) * 2004-11-24 2006-05-25 Jenkins Patrick A Wireless tank monitoring system having satellite communications capability
US9166870B2 (en) 2004-12-13 2015-10-20 Schneider Electric It Corporation Remote monitoring system
US20080215727A1 (en) * 2004-12-13 2008-09-04 American Power Conversion Corporation Remote monitoring system
US7711814B1 (en) * 2004-12-13 2010-05-04 American Power Conversion Corporation Method and system for remote monitoring of a power supply device with user registration capability
US8145748B2 (en) 2004-12-13 2012-03-27 American Power Conversion Corporation Remote monitoring system
US8352730B2 (en) 2004-12-20 2013-01-08 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US9298905B1 (en) 2004-12-20 2016-03-29 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US8886954B1 (en) 2004-12-20 2014-11-11 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US10698989B2 (en) 2004-12-20 2020-06-30 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US10437976B2 (en) 2004-12-20 2019-10-08 Proxense, Llc Biometric personal data key (PDK) authentication
US20060190978A1 (en) * 2005-02-18 2006-08-24 Russ Samuel H Remotely accessing a set-top terminal
US20060206922A1 (en) * 2005-03-08 2006-09-14 Securedatainnovations Ag Secure Remote Access To Non-Public Private Web Servers
US7792256B1 (en) 2005-03-25 2010-09-07 Arledge Charles E System and method for remotely monitoring, controlling, and managing devices at one or more premises
US9043783B2 (en) 2005-08-02 2015-05-26 Aol Inc. Generic download and upload functionality in a client/server web application architecture
US9641594B2 (en) 2005-08-02 2017-05-02 Aol Inc. Generic download and upload functionality in a client/server web application architecture
US20070093974A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Remote configuration of a sensor for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070093991A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Initialization of a sensor for minitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070093975A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Link establishment in a system for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070090945A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Power conserving mode for a sensor for monitoring the structural integrity of a building
US20070093973A1 (en) * 2005-10-20 2007-04-26 Hoogenboom Christopher L Digital communication system for monitoring the structural integrity of a building and sensor therefor
US20070121641A1 (en) * 2005-10-21 2007-05-31 Hovey Matthew N Method and system for network services with a mobile vehicle
US9542542B2 (en) 2005-11-30 2017-01-10 Proxense, Llc Single step transaction authentication using proximity and biometric input
US8433919B2 (en) 2005-11-30 2013-04-30 Proxense, Llc Two-level authentication for secure transactions
US9990628B2 (en) 2005-11-30 2018-06-05 Proxense, Llc Two-level authentication for secure transactions
US20070245157A1 (en) * 2005-11-30 2007-10-18 Giobbi John J Two-Level Authentication For Secure Transactions
US20070142926A1 (en) * 2005-12-21 2007-06-21 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Remote monitoring and control of an I/O module
US7587251B2 (en) 2005-12-21 2009-09-08 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Remote monitoring and control of an I/O module
US11800502B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2023-10-24 Proxense, LL Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network
US11212797B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2021-12-28 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network with masking
US11219022B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2022-01-04 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network with dynamic adjustment
US11206664B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2021-12-21 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network
US11553481B2 (en) 2006-01-06 2023-01-10 Proxense, Llc Wireless network synchronization of cells and client devices on a network
US20070186011A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Industrial protocol and gateway
US20070186010A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Extending industrial control system communications capabilities
US7496477B2 (en) 2006-03-01 2009-02-24 International Business Machines Corporation System and method for efficient and collective adjustment of sensor reporting ranges for long-lived queries
US20080052041A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2008-02-28 International Business Machines Corporation System and method for efficient and collective adjustment of sensor reporting ranges for long-lived queries
US7302362B2 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-11-27 International Business Machines Corporation System and method for efficient and collective adjustment of sensor reporting ranges for long-lived queries
US20070208461A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-06 Johnson Controls Technology Company Hvac control with programmed run-test sequence
US20070208535A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-06 International Business Machines Corporation System and method for efficient and collective adjustment of sensor reporting ranges for long-lived queries
US12014369B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2024-06-18 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US7904718B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2011-03-08 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key differentiation for secure transactions
US11182792B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2021-11-23 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US11157909B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2021-10-26 Proxense, Llc Two-level authentication for secure transactions
US9251326B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2016-02-02 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US11551222B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2023-01-10 Proxense, Llc Single step transaction authentication using proximity and biometric input
US8412949B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2013-04-02 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US10374795B1 (en) 2006-05-05 2019-08-06 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US20070260883A1 (en) * 2006-05-05 2007-11-08 Giobbi John J Personal digital key differentiation for secure transactions
US10764044B1 (en) 2006-05-05 2020-09-01 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US20070260888A1 (en) * 2006-05-05 2007-11-08 Giobbi John J Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US8838993B2 (en) 2006-05-05 2014-09-16 Proxense, Llc Personal digital key initialization and registration for secure transactions
US9885507B2 (en) 2006-07-19 2018-02-06 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Protection and diagnostic module for a refrigeration system
US9823632B2 (en) 2006-09-07 2017-11-21 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor data module
US20080080543A1 (en) * 2006-09-28 2008-04-03 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Network switch with controller i/o capability
US20080082653A1 (en) * 2006-09-28 2008-04-03 Chung-Ho Huang Targeted data collection architecture
US7565220B2 (en) 2006-09-28 2009-07-21 Lam Research Corporation Targeted data collection architecture
US20080082579A1 (en) * 2006-09-29 2008-04-03 Chung-Ho Huang Dynamic component-tracking system and methods therefor
US8010483B2 (en) 2006-09-29 2011-08-30 Lam Research Corporation Component-tracking system and methods therefor
US20100325084A1 (en) * 2006-09-29 2010-12-23 Chung-Ho Huang Component-tracking system and methods therefor
US7814046B2 (en) 2006-09-29 2010-10-12 Lam Research Corporation Dynamic component-tracking system and methods therefor
US20080082657A1 (en) * 2006-10-03 2008-04-03 Questra Corporation A System and Method for Dynamically Grouping Devices Based on Present Device Conditions
US8370479B2 (en) 2006-10-03 2013-02-05 Axeda Acquisition Corporation System and method for dynamically grouping devices based on present device conditions
US10212055B2 (en) 2006-10-03 2019-02-19 Ptc Inc. System and method for dynamically grouping devices based on present device conditions
US9491071B2 (en) 2006-10-03 2016-11-08 Ptc Inc. System and method for dynamically grouping devices based on present device conditions
US8769095B2 (en) 2006-10-03 2014-07-01 Axeda Acquisition Corp. System and method for dynamically grouping devices based on present device conditions
US20080193514A1 (en) * 2006-11-02 2008-08-14 Transcu Ltd. Compostions and methods for iontophoresis delivery of active ingredients through hair follicles
US20080150678A1 (en) * 2006-11-13 2008-06-26 Giobbi John J Configuration of Interfaces for a Location Detection System and Application
US7883003B2 (en) 2006-11-13 2011-02-08 Proxense, Llc Tracking system using personal digital key groups
US10943471B1 (en) 2006-11-13 2021-03-09 Proxense, Llc Biometric authentication using proximity and secure information on a user device
US20080149705A1 (en) * 2006-11-13 2008-06-26 Giobbi John J Tracking System Using Personal Digital Key Groups
US9269221B2 (en) 2006-11-13 2016-02-23 John J. Gobbi Configuration of interfaces for a location detection system and application
US8065397B2 (en) 2006-12-26 2011-11-22 Axeda Acquisition Corporation Managing configurations of distributed devices
US8788632B2 (en) 2006-12-26 2014-07-22 Axeda Acquisition Corp. Managing configurations of distributed devices
US9491049B2 (en) 2006-12-26 2016-11-08 Ptc Inc. Managing configurations of distributed devices
US20080154957A1 (en) * 2006-12-26 2008-06-26 Questra Corporation Managing configurations of distributed devices
US9712385B2 (en) 2006-12-26 2017-07-18 PTC, Inc. Managing configurations of distributed devices
US8295963B2 (en) 2007-03-29 2012-10-23 Lam Research Corporation Methods for performing data management for a recipe-and-component control module
US20090055029A1 (en) * 2007-04-09 2009-02-26 Lufkin Industries, Inc. Real-time onsite internet communication with well manager for constant well optimization
US9013322B2 (en) 2007-04-09 2015-04-21 Lufkin Industries, Llc Real-time onsite internet communication with well manager for constant well optimization
US8136042B2 (en) 2007-05-11 2012-03-13 Raritan Americas, Inc. Local port browser interface
US9026919B2 (en) 2007-05-11 2015-05-05 Raritan Americas, Inc. Local port browser interface
WO2008141159A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-20 Raritan Americas, Inc. Local port browser interface
US20080282003A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Holovacs Jayson T Local Port Browser Interface
US11076507B2 (en) 2007-05-15 2021-07-27 Schneider Electric It Corporation Methods and systems for managing facility power and cooling
US11503744B2 (en) 2007-05-15 2022-11-15 Schneider Electric It Corporation Methods and systems for managing facility power and cooling
US20080288781A1 (en) * 2007-05-18 2008-11-20 Richard Lee Lawson Systems and methods for secure password change
US8478861B2 (en) 2007-07-06 2013-07-02 Axeda Acquisition Corp. Managing distributed devices with limited connectivity
US9310094B2 (en) 2007-07-30 2016-04-12 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Portable method and apparatus for monitoring refrigerant-cycle systems
US10352602B2 (en) 2007-07-30 2019-07-16 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Portable method and apparatus for monitoring refrigerant-cycle systems
US9464517B2 (en) 2007-08-29 2016-10-11 Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US9410418B2 (en) 2007-08-29 2016-08-09 Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US20090058674A1 (en) * 2007-08-29 2009-03-05 Nabors Global Holdings Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US10458404B2 (en) 2007-11-02 2019-10-29 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor sensor module
US9194894B2 (en) 2007-11-02 2015-11-24 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor sensor module
US9140728B2 (en) 2007-11-02 2015-09-22 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor sensor module
US12033494B2 (en) 2007-11-09 2024-07-09 Proxense, Llc Proximity-sensor supporting multiple application services
US20090138939A1 (en) * 2007-11-09 2009-05-28 Applied Identity System and method for inferring access policies from access event records
US10769939B2 (en) 2007-11-09 2020-09-08 Proxense, Llc Proximity-sensor supporting multiple application services
US11562644B2 (en) 2007-11-09 2023-01-24 Proxense, Llc Proximity-sensor supporting multiple application services
US8516539B2 (en) 2007-11-09 2013-08-20 Citrix Systems, Inc System and method for inferring access policies from access event records
US20090133110A1 (en) * 2007-11-13 2009-05-21 Applied Identity System and method using globally unique identities
US8990910B2 (en) 2007-11-13 2015-03-24 Citrix Systems, Inc. System and method using globally unique identities
US8646042B1 (en) 2007-12-06 2014-02-04 Proxense, Llc Hybrid device having a personal digital key and receiver-decoder circuit and methods of use
US9049188B1 (en) 2007-12-06 2015-06-02 Proxense, Llc Hybrid device having a personal digital key and receiver-decoder circuit and methods of use
US8171528B1 (en) 2007-12-06 2012-05-01 Proxense, Llc Hybrid device having a personal digital key and receiver-decoder circuit and methods of use
US11080378B1 (en) 2007-12-06 2021-08-03 Proxense, Llc Hybrid device having a personal digital key and receiver-decoder circuit and methods of use
US11086979B1 (en) 2007-12-19 2021-08-10 Proxense, Llc Security system and method for controlling access to computing resources
WO2009092149A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Suncor Energy Inc. Method, system and media for wireless process control of mobile equipment
US8626376B2 (en) 2008-01-24 2014-01-07 Suncor Energy Inc. Method, system and media for wireless process control of mobile equipment
AU2008348963B2 (en) * 2008-01-24 2013-10-31 Suncor Energy Inc. Method, system and media for wireless process control of mobile equipment
US20110053624A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2011-03-03 Suncor Energy Inc. Method, system and media for wireless process control of mobile equipment
US10971251B1 (en) 2008-02-14 2021-04-06 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based healthcare management system with automatic access to private information
US11727355B2 (en) 2008-02-14 2023-08-15 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based healthcare management system with automatic access to private information
US9240945B2 (en) 2008-03-19 2016-01-19 Citrix Systems, Inc. Access, priority and bandwidth management based on application identity
US20090241170A1 (en) * 2008-03-19 2009-09-24 Applied Identity Access, priority and bandwidth management based on application identity
US20090240402A1 (en) * 2008-03-21 2009-09-24 Lugash Casey Liftgate controller
US8798871B2 (en) * 2008-03-21 2014-08-05 Rs Drawings, Llc Liftgate controller
US20090243863A1 (en) * 2008-03-31 2009-10-01 Robertshaw Controls Company Intrinsically Safe Cellular Tank Monitor For Liquified Gas and Cryogenic Liquids
US11120449B2 (en) 2008-04-08 2021-09-14 Proxense, Llc Automated service-based order processing
US8943575B2 (en) 2008-04-30 2015-01-27 Citrix Systems, Inc. Method and system for policy simulation
US7941708B2 (en) * 2008-05-13 2011-05-10 Masco Contractor Services Llc Error management framework
US20090287950A1 (en) * 2008-05-13 2009-11-19 Charles Piazza Error management framework
US8902044B2 (en) 2008-09-05 2014-12-02 Gaylon Smith Biometric control system and method for machinery
US20100085153A1 (en) * 2008-09-05 2010-04-08 Smith Gaylan S Biometric Control System and Method For Machinery
US20100060419A1 (en) * 2008-09-05 2010-03-11 Smith Gaylan S Biometric Control System and Method For Machinery
US20090144818A1 (en) * 2008-11-10 2009-06-04 Applied Identity System and method for using variable security tag location in network communications
US8990573B2 (en) 2008-11-10 2015-03-24 Citrix Systems, Inc. System and method for using variable security tag location in network communications
WO2010068190A1 (en) * 2008-12-09 2010-06-17 Nabors Global Holdings, Ltd. Real time well data alerts
US20100198871A1 (en) * 2009-02-03 2010-08-05 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intuitive file sharing with transparent security
US20100241320A1 (en) * 2009-03-18 2010-09-23 Lugash Casey Liftgate controller
US9395711B2 (en) 2009-05-29 2016-07-19 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. System and method for monitoring and evaluating equipment operating parameter modifications
US8761908B2 (en) 2009-05-29 2014-06-24 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. System and method for monitoring and evaluating equipment operating parameter modifications
US8473106B2 (en) 2009-05-29 2013-06-25 Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, Inc. System and method for monitoring and evaluating equipment operating parameter modifications
US11095640B1 (en) 2010-03-15 2021-08-17 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for automatic application or data access and item tracking
US20140189812A1 (en) * 2010-05-28 2014-07-03 Ca, Inc. Privileged Activity Monitoring Through Privileged User Password Management and Log Management Systems
US9268926B2 (en) * 2010-05-28 2016-02-23 Ca, Inc. Privileged activity monitoring through privileged user password management and log management systems
US11546325B2 (en) 2010-07-15 2023-01-03 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for object tracking
FR2963972A1 (fr) * 2010-08-20 2012-02-24 Cairpol Procede de surveillance et d'expertise d'un systeme et dispositif associe
US11113482B1 (en) 2011-02-21 2021-09-07 Proxense, Llc Implementation of a proximity-based system for object tracking and automatic application initialization
US12056558B2 (en) 2011-02-21 2024-08-06 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for object tracking and automatic application initialization
US11132882B1 (en) 2011-02-21 2021-09-28 Proxense, Llc Proximity-based system for object tracking and automatic application initialization
US11669701B2 (en) 2011-02-21 2023-06-06 Proxense, Llc Implementation of a proximity-based system for object tracking and automatic application initialization
US9703287B2 (en) 2011-02-28 2017-07-11 Emerson Electric Co. Remote HVAC monitoring and diagnosis
US10884403B2 (en) 2011-02-28 2021-01-05 Emerson Electric Co. Remote HVAC monitoring and diagnosis
US9285802B2 (en) 2011-02-28 2016-03-15 Emerson Electric Co. Residential solutions HVAC monitoring and diagnosis
US10234854B2 (en) 2011-02-28 2019-03-19 Emerson Electric Co. Remote HVAC monitoring and diagnosis
US8990536B2 (en) 2011-06-01 2015-03-24 Schneider Electric It Corporation Systems and methods for journaling and executing device control instructions
US9578082B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2017-02-21 Ptc Inc. Methods for dynamically generating an application interface for a modeled entity and devices thereof
US9576046B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2017-02-21 Ptc Inc. Methods for integrating semantic search, query, and analysis across heterogeneous data types and devices thereof
US9965527B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2018-05-08 Ptc Inc. Method for analyzing time series activity streams and devices thereof
US9348943B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. Method for analyzing time series activity streams and devices thereof
US10025880B2 (en) 2011-11-16 2018-07-17 Ptc Inc. Methods for integrating semantic search, query, and analysis and devices thereof
US9952103B2 (en) 2011-12-22 2018-04-24 Schneider Electric It Corporation Analysis of effect of transient events on temperature in a data center
US8964338B2 (en) 2012-01-11 2015-02-24 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System and method for compressor motor protection
US9876346B2 (en) 2012-01-11 2018-01-23 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System and method for compressor motor protection
US9590413B2 (en) 2012-01-11 2017-03-07 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System and method for compressor motor protection
US10373126B2 (en) 2012-02-28 2019-08-06 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US9741023B2 (en) 2012-02-28 2017-08-22 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US9310439B2 (en) 2012-09-25 2016-04-12 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor having a control and diagnostic module
US9762168B2 (en) 2012-09-25 2017-09-12 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Compressor having a control and diagnostic module
US9262371B2 (en) * 2012-09-29 2016-02-16 Siemens Industry, Inc. System for monitoring multiple building automation systems
CN104797992A (zh) * 2012-09-29 2015-07-22 西门子工业公司 用于监测多个建筑物自动化系统的系统
US20140095654A1 (en) * 2012-09-29 2014-04-03 Siemens Industry, Inc. System for Monitoring Multiple Building Automation Systems
US9803902B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-10-31 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System for refrigerant charge verification using two condenser coil temperatures
US9551504B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-01-24 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US10775084B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2020-09-15 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System for refrigerant charge verification
US9638436B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2017-05-02 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US10488090B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2019-11-26 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. System for refrigerant charge verification
US10274945B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2019-04-30 Emerson Electric Co. HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis
US10060636B2 (en) 2013-04-05 2018-08-28 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Heat pump system with refrigerant charge diagnostics
US10443863B2 (en) 2013-04-05 2019-10-15 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Method of monitoring charge condition of heat pump system
US9765979B2 (en) 2013-04-05 2017-09-19 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Heat-pump system with refrigerant charge diagnostics
US11914695B2 (en) 2013-05-10 2024-02-27 Proxense, Llc Secure element as a digital pocket
US10909229B2 (en) 2013-05-10 2021-02-02 Proxense, Llc Secure element as a digital pocket
US10338896B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2019-07-02 Ptc Inc. Systems and methods for developing and using real-time data applications
US9462085B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-10-04 Ptc Inc. Chunk-based communication of binary dynamic rest messages
US9762637B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2017-09-12 Ptc Inc. System and method of using binary dynamic rest messages
US9350791B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. System and method of injecting states into message routing in a distributed computing environment
US9961058B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2018-05-01 Ptc Inc. System and method of message routing via connection servers in a distributed computing environment
US10025942B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2018-07-17 Ptc Inc. System and method of establishing permission for multi-tenancy storage using organization matrices
US9560170B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2017-01-31 Ptc Inc. System and method of abstracting communication protocol using self-describing messages
US9350812B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-05-24 Ptc Inc. System and method of message routing using name-based identifier in a distributed computing environment
US9467533B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2016-10-11 Ptc Inc. System and method for developing real-time web-service objects
US10313410B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2019-06-04 Ptc Inc. Systems and methods using binary dynamic rest messages
US10432712B2 (en) 2014-03-21 2019-10-01 Ptc Inc. System and method of injecting states into message routing in a distributed computing environment
US20230049646A1 (en) * 2015-06-16 2023-02-16 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Power tool profile sharing and permissions
US11339777B2 (en) 2016-09-12 2022-05-24 Fluid Handling Llc Automatic self-driving pumps
US10360242B2 (en) 2016-12-01 2019-07-23 Bank Of America Corporation Automated server analysis and patching for enabling relational database migration to a cloud network
US20180163991A1 (en) * 2016-12-13 2018-06-14 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Water Heater Appliance
US10114981B2 (en) * 2016-12-31 2018-10-30 Intel Corporation Architecture for telemetry and adaptive lifetime control of integrated circuits
CN109274776A (zh) * 2018-11-27 2019-01-25 西羽言科技（厦门）有限公司 一种跨品类的电子助理系统

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
BR0009659A (pt) 2002-03-12
UY26103A1 (es) 2000-10-31
PT1177480E (pt) 2006-05-31
AU4208800A (en) 2000-11-14
EP1177480A1 (en) 2002-02-06
PE20010085A1 (es) 2001-01-26
TW490627B (en) 2002-06-11
DE60025195T2 (de) 2007-01-11
MY125410A (en) 2006-07-31
WO2000062136A1 (en) 2000-10-19
ES2258002T3 (es) 2006-08-16
EP1177480B1 (en) 2005-12-28
EP1177480A4 (en) 2002-07-10
DK1177480T3 (da) 2006-05-15
CN1354847A (zh) 2002-06-19
AR025519A1 (es) 2002-12-04
MXPA01010270A (es) 2002-10-23
CA2366464A1 (en) 2000-10-19
ATE314682T1 (de) 2006-01-15
DE60025195D1 (de) 2006-02-02
EA200101068A1 (ru) 2002-04-25
WO2000062136A8 (en) 2001-03-29

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US6510350B1 (en) Remote data access and system control
US9760651B2 (en) Web services-based communications for use with process control systems
JP4093820B2 (ja) プロセス制御システムにおけるトランザクションデータ通信
US8626354B2 (en) Approach for normalizing automated demand response events in energy management control systems
US8630744B2 (en) Management and monitoring of automated demand response in a multi-site enterprise
US9153001B2 (en) Approach for managing distribution of automated demand response events in a multi-site enterprise
US6665568B1 (en) Internet wide distributed data control system
US20050240314A1 (en) Method and apparatus for controlling and monitoring electrical power consumption
US20020107913A1 (en) System and method for rendering documents in a user-familiar format
WO2001091003A2 (en) A method and system for biling over a wireless application protocol gateway
US20040249491A1 (en) Internet wide distributed data control system
AU2004242520A1 (en) Remote data access and system control
JP2005138951A (ja) 集配送スケジュール管理システム、集配送スケジュール管理用サーバー、実行プログラム
CN116319860B (zh) 一种基于esb总线平台的采购管理方法

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
FPAY Fee payment

Year of fee payment: 4

REMI Maintenance fee reminder mailed
LAPS Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
STCH Information on status: patent discontinuation

Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362

FP Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee

Effective date: 20110121